@CaitsPfft it's how I get rid of my colds. Though never had a flu, so can't really tell ya much on that XD
But when I got Laryngitis (or whatever the hell it's called. Something really nasty) I refused to take medication for it. Instead, fluids, rest and sweating XD
Lots and lots of sweating XD Also a lot of icy poles and water. And fruit.
I do say 'refused to take' loosely. I still took throat lozenges to ease the discomfort XD Also lemsip drinks, and sometimes a nice spoonful of honey for the throat. But the actual medication they wanted me to take I refused. I was a shithead and didn't like it XD
Fuck the antibiotics and everything they stand for