To comfort a cold or flu, home remedies make a world of difference

(BPT) - For generations, families have passed down home-spun remedies that can help loved ones feel that even during those sniffles and sneezes, they’re cared for. Having a bowl of grandma’s famous soup or your aunt’s special healing concoction can help your body heal and set your mind at ease. Recently, a group of Latina mom bloggers shared their families’ home remedies that bring comfort to loved ones.

“Home remedies come from the heart – and what could be more comforting than that?” asks blogger Ana Flores, of SpanglishBaby.com. “The little gestures matter, whether it’s making a bowl of soup for someone, wrapping them in a warm blanket or giving them a pack of Kleenex brand facial tissue to help with the sniffles.”

Ana shared a few examples of home remedies other moms shared in their blogs:

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