Here's one article I found that has some pretty good ideas that I'm going to try right away. We'll talk again soon. Enjoy.
Dave.
Natural cold remedies vary since there are over 200 known strains of the common cold virus. As with many ailments, the best treatment for the common cold is good prevention. Once you have developed a cold, you generally have to let it run its course. In the meantime, your goal should be treating the symptoms to stop them as much as possible.
Congestion and Mucus Treatment
Steam inhalation with natural oils is a great natural cold remedy, especially when battling mucus and congestion symptoms. Use a humidifier and add a few drops of peppermint to loosen thick sticky mucus. Also, adding a few drops of tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil is great for fighting congestion. If you don't have a humidifier handy, take a warm shower to help your congestion. Also, taking a warm bath with about 5 to 10 drops of lavender and about 5 drops of cinnamon oil not only helps with congestion but is good if there are chills.
Diet
One of the best natural cold remedies is to eat the right foods when you feel a cold coming on. Foods high in the necessary vitamins and minerals can sometimes stop the infection all together if taken in the earliest stages of some colds. Eat lots of other fresh fruits and vegetables which are high in Vitamin A, B and C such as bananas, oranges, grapefruit, grapes, strawberries and other natural energy boosters. Also, herbal teas and warm fruit juices will encourage the body to fight colds more effectively. Avoid mucus producing foods especially milk and other dairy products. Also, pastries, cakes and other refined carbohydrates can cause more harm than good during this time. And most importantly, as always stay hydrated with plenty of natural juices such as grapefruit and or orange juice. And don't forget to drink plenty of water.
Super foods
A regular intake of garlic is especially useful in increasing resistance to respiratory infections and colds. Garlic is most useful when eaten raw. To avoid the smell and taste of raw garlic, you can also take the capsules, even though they may not be as powerful as the natural raw product. Cayenne, which has been used for centuries by Native Americans, is another powerful weapon in the battle against colds. Take a quarter teaspoon with a cup of juice to stimulate your blood circulation and build your immune system. To really give your immune system a boost, boil some ginger and add some cinnamon for taste. Drink as a warm tea to fight your cold and symptoms.
You don't always have to go out to buy medicine and drugs to treat cold and flu symptoms. Natural cold remedies can in some cases be just as good. Also, you are boosting your immune system to prevent and fight colds and infection in the future. As always, if your cold becomes worse, it's always best to seek the advice of a physician. But as a first remedy, give these tips a try.
Congestion and Mucus Treatment
Steam inhalation with natural oils is a great natural cold remedy, especially when battling mucus and congestion symptoms. Use a humidifier and add a few drops of peppermint to loosen thick sticky mucus. Also, adding a few drops of tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil is great for fighting congestion. If you don't have a humidifier handy, take a warm shower to help your congestion. Also, taking a warm bath with about 5 to 10 drops of lavender and about 5 drops of cinnamon oil not only helps with congestion but is good if there are chills.
Diet
One of the best natural cold remedies is to eat the right foods when you feel a cold coming on. Foods high in the necessary vitamins and minerals can sometimes stop the infection all together if taken in the earliest stages of some colds. Eat lots of other fresh fruits and vegetables which are high in Vitamin A, B and C such as bananas, oranges, grapefruit, grapes, strawberries and other natural energy boosters. Also, herbal teas and warm fruit juices will encourage the body to fight colds more effectively. Avoid mucus producing foods especially milk and other dairy products. Also, pastries, cakes and other refined carbohydrates can cause more harm than good during this time. And most importantly, as always stay hydrated with plenty of natural juices such as grapefruit and or orange juice. And don't forget to drink plenty of water.
Super foods
A regular intake of garlic is especially useful in increasing resistance to respiratory infections and colds. Garlic is most useful when eaten raw. To avoid the smell and taste of raw garlic, you can also take the capsules, even though they may not be as powerful as the natural raw product. Cayenne, which has been used for centuries by Native Americans, is another powerful weapon in the battle against colds. Take a quarter teaspoon with a cup of juice to stimulate your blood circulation and build your immune system. To really give your immune system a boost, boil some ginger and add some cinnamon for taste. Drink as a warm tea to fight your cold and symptoms.
You don't always have to go out to buy medicine and drugs to treat cold and flu symptoms. Natural cold remedies can in some cases be just as good. Also, you are boosting your immune system to prevent and fight colds and infection in the future. As always, if your cold becomes worse, it's always best to seek the advice of a physician. But as a first remedy, give these tips a try.
My name is Bruce Chu, I am an avid fan of natural remedies for conditions, ailments and illnesses. If you are searching for natural treatments for ailments such as sciatic nerve pain relief and other problems, stop by my website and give my techniques a try.
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