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Friday, 23 March 2012

HOW TO TREAT COMMON COLD WITHOUT GOING TO THE DOCTOR?

 HOW TO TREAT COMMON COLD WITHOUT GOING TO THE DOCTOR?



1. Steam inhalation is an effective home remedy for coughing and headaches that mitigates the intensity of the pain. The headaches associated with a cold are typically because of congestion. The vapors inhaled cause a discharge of the mucus, helping clear congestion.

2. Hot drinks :Drinks with a bitter taste are more useful

3. Chicken soup :acts as an anti inflammatory agent and relieving congestion.

4. Lemon and honey mixed in warm water can be consumed twice a day. The high concentration of vitamin C improves the resistance of the body, lowers the toxic nature of the infection, and reduces the total duration of the cold.

5. Cloves of garlic, boiled in water and consumed as a soup, provide relief from the symptoms of a cold. The antiseptic and antispasmodic nature of garlic mitigates the discomfort. The oil contained in the garlic is also beneficial in opening up the airways, thus facilitating better respiration.

6. Ginger is also used as one of the home remedies for a cough and cold. Ginger tea, mixed with honey and drunk hot, provides soothing relief to the throat and clears the feeling of heavy headedness.

7. Natural cold remedies also include the use of turmeric. The anti-inflammatory properties of this root can help ease the symptoms of a cold and rejuvenate the infected person. It is best to consume a hot glass of turmeric and ginger mixed in milk, before retiring for the night.

8. A runny nose is a common symptom associated with a cold. To address a running nose a home remedy banks on the benefits of inhaling the vapors of turmeric, apple cider vinegar, or eucalyptus oil that can be added to steaming water water. This helps loosen the secretions, thus enhancing the discharge through your nose.

9. Saline gargles are helpful to soothe an itchy and sore throat. The use of humidifiers may also be helpful, particularly if you spend most of your time indoors.

10. Drink orange and lemon juice frequently.

The symptoms of common cold generally require medical attention only when they persist beyond a couple of weeks. The chances for secondary infection need to be ruled out and the physician may suggest further follow-up measures.