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FLU

Influenza, or flu, is caused by a virus. The flu virus keeps changing. There are so many

strains of flu viruses with new ones developing every now and then. As such, no one

can really be immune to it. This accounts for the flu outbreaks every now and then.

When you get the first signs of flu, be it a sore throat or fever, or just beginning to feel

unwell, you may still be able to fight it off and prevent in from progressing if you take

care of yourself.

The most important thing is to rest as much as possible, and drink plenty of fluids.

Stay in bed as much as possible. Drink as much water as possible

Take vitamin C supplements. Echinacea drops taken as directed by manufacturer and lots of garlic helps too.

Boil some chicken soup with vegetables (Corn, carrot, onions and potatoes) drink the

soup and eat the vegetables during meals.

Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil - 100% Pure Australian -- 2 oz Fight the virus by diffusing tea tree oil and lavender oil in the air, or putting a few drops

of these oil on your pillow as you sleep.

Use a steam inhalation to prevent the flu from setting in. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS IF

YOU HAVE ASTHMA. THE STEAM MAY TRIGGER AN ASTHMA ATTACK. Pour

boiling water into a basin. Add 2 drops of eucalyptus oil to it. Put a towel over your

head, hold your face 20 cm above the basin. Inhale the steam for as long as you can

take it.

Do not use eucalyptus oil for more than 5 days at a time. You can use 1 drop of tea

tree oil and 1 drop of lavender oil instead of eucalyptus oil.

If the flu sets in, see a doctor.

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