Being sick is no fun, right? Cold and flu is an amalgamation of body aches, chills, fever, and nasal congestion which can make anyone feel drowsy and irritable. And, on several occasions we have completely disregarded what our mothers and grandmothers told us. Well, not anymore, as these home remedies can eliminate your existing symptoms and get you up and running as nothing happened!

Some of the remedies that will help you recover from cold and flu are:

1. Honey

A very common remedy used in Indian households, honey boasts a variety of antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. You can drink it with tea and add lemon to ease sore throat pain. Many researchers have vouched for it and believe it to be an effective cough suppressant, too. In one of those studies, researchers found that if you give your child 10 grams of honey at bedtime, it will reduce the severity of their cough symptoms.

2. Ginger

Several health benefits come along with ginger. If you cut a few slices of raw ginger and heat it in boiling water then it will help soothe your cough or sore throat. Many researchers have even suggested that it can also eliminate the feelings of nausea that so often accompany influenza.

3. Vitamin C

Vitamin C plays a significant role in your body and is loaded with several health benefits. Thus, don't forget to consume oranges, greens, grapefruits, limes, and other fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C. You can add fresh lemon juice to hot tea with honey, it will help reduce phlegm. Even though these drinks might not clear up your cold but they can help you get the right amount of vitamin C that your immune system needs.

4. Increase your zinc intake

Zinc provides nutrients that help your body make germ-fighting white blood cells. They also help ease cold and flu symptoms by slowing down how fast it multiplies. Here are some of the foods that boast high zinc content:

Red meat

Shellfish

Lentils

Chickpeas

Beans

Nuts

Seeds

Dairy

Eggs

You can also decide on taking Zinc supplement or a multivitamins. Though they're easily available, make sure that you're buying supplements manufactured by trusted and top pharma companies in India only.

5. Chicken soup

Chicken soup may not magically cure everything, but it is a perfect choice when you are feeling sick. It slows down the movement of Neutrophils in your body. Neutrophils are a kind of white blood cells that protects your body against infections. Thus, make sure to have a bowl of chicken soup with vegetables whenever cold and flu catches you.

Closing notes

Apart from above mentioned, there are several other home remedies you can use to treat cold and flu symptoms. At first, they might seem a tad bit weird but there are people and communities that swear by their effectiveness. In case you still feel sick, you should consider consulting a medical professional. They can suggest right medications manufactured by pharmaceutical companies as per your health.