With the sudden change in weather all over the country it's important to know how to keep warm and prevent catching a cold.
Contacting a cold is very easy but treating it can be a headache. Instead of trying some weird and dangerous ways to treat your cold that may worsen your condition.
Try these simple home remedies that have been proven to work and if after trying them you still feel the same then kindly visit a doctor
Read below to know how you can easily treat the common cold in the comfort of your home without using expensive medication.
1)Honey
Since time immemorial honey has been used to treat flu and the common cold. In a research done in 2021, researchers found out that honey can be used to treat coughs in upper respiratory infections.
Honey can be used to suppress a cough and also as an antibiotic.
How to use honey.
Swallow a spoonful of honey or add it to a hot drink like herbal tea or hot water.
2)Ginger
Ginger can be used to ease dry or asthmatic cough because it contains anti-inflammatory properties.
Research conducted in 2015 proved that ginger mixed with other remedies can be used to treat the common cold and prevent nausea other than being a tea and food spice.
In some rare cases ginger can cause heartburn and stomach ulcers so be careful when taking ginger.
How it's used.
Cut a section of ginger then chew it as it is do not take water after chewing no matter how bitter it is. if you can't tolerate the bitterness swallow some honey.
3) Steam
Steam can be used to open and cause some kind of relief in the respiratory tract since the body will get heat from it.
How to use steam.
1. In a bowl add hot water
2. Add mixed herbs( use rosemary or eucalyptus) to the water, the herbs will help to reduce congestion.
3. Lean over the bowl and put a towel on top of your head. ensure that the steam doesn't get out,
4. Inhale the steam for at least 10 minutes.
4)Thyme
Thyme can act as both culinary and medicinal since it can be used to treat colds, bronchitis, sore throat and digestive issues.
5) Salt water gargle.
Gargling with salt water can help clean your throat and prevent any infections and bacteria from staying in the throat.
It is mostly used to treat sore throats and some symptoms of the common cold. saltwater gargling may help relieve pain and loosen mucus.
How to use saltwater gargle.
1. Stir half a teaspoon of salt into a cup of warm water until it dissolves.
2. Allow the solution to cool slightly before using it.
3. gargle the salt solution and let sit at the back of your throat for a few minutes before spitting. Do this several times a day until the cough improves.
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