Warm Baths
When you’re sick with a virus, your immune system is fighting to make you better. That’s why it’s so hard to shake that cold or flu—your body is working against you by overreacting to what it perceives to be an attack. For your body to work properly, the nervous system needs to run smoothly, and that’s where home remedies for the flu come in.
Warm baths are known for their relaxing properties, which can do wonders for calming a stressed-out nervous system. For example, when you have the flu, your immune system is overreacting because of stress hormones released into your bloodstream as part of your body’s self-defense mechanism. By reducing stress hormones and calming down the nervous system through relaxation, warm baths can help alleviate some symptoms of a cold or flu, like headaches, muscle aches, and fever.
Instead of taking a long hot shower or bath (which could bring on more chills), it’s best to start with a short period in a warm bath (about 20 to 30 minutes), followed by a cool shower or bath. This will help you get warm without overdoing it.
