You've got a high fever, sore throat, maybe you are shivering, possibly have a dry cough, runny nose and sneezing. Or you are breathless, weak, have a headache, aching and stiffness in the joints, muscle pains, nausea and loss of appetite. Perhaps with some of those symptoms you also have insomnia and feel depressed. You could have the FLU! Depending upon the strain of influenza there are various symptoms you might experience. Be prepared this winter, prevention is always my first choice.Keep yourself in tip top shape. Eat smart, take your multi-vitamins, keep Emergency packets in the house, a supply of common homeopathic influenza remedies, purified water, chicken broth, veggies, various herbs discussed below, and don't push yourself to the point of exhaustion. Get outside for at least thirty minutes each day; go for a walk...a good excuse to take the dog along. If you can't get outside due to the weather, at least exercise at home. Put on your favorite show and MOVE, even wheelchair bound people can exercise. Move your arms your legs, walk in place, use stretch bands, light weights, (small canned goods or books also can work), rotate every joint, stretch and SMILE. Circulation is important to move oxygen through the body to all major organs.

If you are trying to help a child through a bout of the flu, or if the person suffering is aged, over 50, has a weakened immune system, other health issues, please seek the advice of your medical doctor. The information contained in this article is NOT meant to replace medical treatment.  However, if you are generally healthy and are unable to get to a medical facility, here are some things you can try at home until you can get to your medical doctor:  Some of these home measures include Ayruveda, Traditional Home/folk, Herbalism, Aromatherapy, Homeopathy, and Nutritional support: Read on...