What does science say about the CAM practices in curing flu?

CAM form of therapies are usually undertaken in order to diminish the common cold but they can also be opted by people who are diagnosed with flu. Firstly, one should understand that there is a clear difference between the cold and the flu as both are induced by different sorts of viruses. Indications also differ, as the flu symptoms are usually more severe in the form of high fever, body ache, weakness and headaches. Also the flu is known to start harming swiftly, unlike the slow onset of the cold.  CAM remedies are constructed to battle the common cold and maybe useful in fighting flu as well since both of them are caused by the same reasons of contamination. Studies are yet to state a definite report on how much CAM is useful in curing flu. They have, however said that there is potential for CAM to reduce flu symptoms and ongoing research is trying to find out where it is safe and efficient in curing the flu. It is best not to substitute other forms of flu treatments without firm recommendations, as vaccination to date remains the best prevention method for the flu so it should not be replaced by CAM remedies at any cost as CAM still has to gain scientific evidence about its potential in curing the flu.