Home Remedies for the Common Cold
During the long winter months it is not unusual to catch the
common cold. This can be cause by exposing yourself to the cold
weather or someone sick; it is usually a person with the flu
themselves. Although, most of us are familiar with the flu and
expect it to wear out within a couple of days, it can still
cause a great amount of distress. But, you do not have to worry
since there are many home remedies that can help you get rid and
relieve the symptoms of the common cold.
* Take vitamin c tablets. They are good to help boost your
immune system.
* Pour lemon juice and honey in to a small cup. Mix it up
together. Take various tablespoons of the remedy through out
your day. Repeat this process on a daily basis until you feel
better.
* Prepare your favorite tea but replace the sugar with honey.
* Prepare a lemon tea by boiling half of the lemon in to two
cups of water. Once the tea is prepared, sweetened with either
sugar or honey.
* Cook your favorite soup but make sure you add garlic to help
fight the microbes.
* Chicken soup will help ease the symptoms and relieve
stuffiness.
* Drink lots of fluids. This helps loosen the phlegm.
* The Zinc vitamin can help boost your immune system.
* Take hot showers to alleviate stuffiness.
* Take over the counter drugs such as Tylenol and aspirin to
relieve any body aches associated with the cold.
Important: This is not medical advice, the person taking any of
this home remedies should ensure that he/she is not allergic to
any of the products.
Over the counter medicine should only be use by adults. For
children buy drugs appropriate for their age.
If the cold persists more than several days 3-10 then it would
be advisable to consult a physician.
Honey is harmful for babies under one year old.
It is advisable to take home remedies at the first sign of the
flu. You will get well a lot sooner.