Common ailments

There has never been a more important time to practice prevention methods for influenza and natural cold remedies in the UK, so what is the latest advice from UK health officials?

When you start to experience the coughing, sneezing, sore throat and runny nose and maybe a fever too, it’s difficult to know whether you’re suffering from cold symptoms or are perhaps suffering from flu.

Herbal relief for colds has become increasingly popular over the years, and cold-fighting foods can normally be found in most households. Sometimes, we have to look no further than our own kitchens.

When everyone around you is coughing and spluttering, it might seem impossible to avoid catching a cold, but there are a few simple things you can do to help you and your family fend off the germs.

Most families will have a bizarre home remedy for flu that has been passed down through the generations, but sometimes the best natural relief for flu symptoms is to rest and drink plenty of water.