The flu is a respiratory illness caused by an influenza virus. The most common form of the flu is seasonal influenza, which peaks in the late fall and winter. Symptoms include headache, fever, sore throat, body aches, chills, vomiting, cough, runny nose, diarrhea and tiredness. People at risk for seasonal flu include the elderly, young children, pregnant women and people with certain medical conditions such as diabetes. The flu is contagious and can be transmitted from person to person, or through contact with the virus on the surface of an object.
Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for the flu.