How to Treat Influenza

Influenza, better known as the flu or a cold, an infectious disease caused by RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae (influenza virus). The virus is common in birds and mammals. Symptoms are the chills, sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, cough, hoarseness, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort. When you have more than 2 weeks of cold symptoms have not gone well, it could be the cause is allergies.
Viruses are not the only cause of influenza. Weakened immune tend to be more susceptible to infectious diseases. And the things that led to weak immune system, such as poor diet, lack of exercise, stress, and lack of sleep. It is therefore natural to treat the flu actually is the right step in addressing this issue.
Influenza is transmitted through the air by coughing or sneezing, which will lead to an aerosol containing the virus. It can also be transmitted through direct contact with bird feces or mucus, and also through contact with surfaces that have been terkontaminasi.Virus influenza can be inactivated by sunlight, disinfectants and detergents. Frequent hand washing will reduce the risk of infection with this virus because it can be inactivated by soap.


Prevention
1.Reduce consumption of processed foods and drinks that contain lots of sugar. And also food and drinks that contain preservatives and artificial coloring, because it can reduce the number of white blood cells in our body and weaken the ability of white blood cells fight the virus.
2.Take care not to lack of stability of the body's protein, vitamin A, vitamin C and Zinc.
3.Make a habit of washing hands with soap, because it can cause flu virus release from the hands and fingers. Soaps and detergents we use are not able to kill the virus but may remove it from the hands and fingers.



Treatment
How to treat flu naturally could include the following way:

1.Plenty of rest and keep the body from stress. Your body needs rest to be able to combat the disease.
2.Eating vegetables with garlic flavor will be very helpful. Because garlic contains a chemical that serves antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
3.Give adequate intake of Vitamin C, can at least reduce the severity of the disease or shorten the interval of occurrence of symptoms.
4.Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, fresh fruit juice or hot herbal tea.
5.If accompanied by a cough, then make a concoction of honey and lemon juice. If severe enough to make a concoction of aloe vera and honey.