There are very many reasons for cold and cough. Intake of cold
food, cold drinks and fried stuff etc causes cough. Seasonal changes is
also one of the reasons for cough. Improper digestion of food transforms
into a mucus toxin and this circulates through the body and reaches the
respiratory system, where it causes colds and coughs.
The main
signs that indicate the presence of cold & cough are running or
blocked nose sneezing , sore throat , congestion, headache, low fever
with body pain, loss of appetite, lethargy and sleeplessness.
Home Remedies for cough with onions, grapes & almonds:
1.
Onions are useful in removing phlegm. Chop raw onions into fine pieces
and extract juice from it. 1 tsp of this juice should be mixed with 1tsp
of honey and kept for 4 to 5 hrs. This makes an excellent cough syrup
and can be taken twice daily.
Crush a medium sized onion, add the juice of 1 lemon and then add 1
cup of boiling water to it. A tsp of honey can be added for taste. This
mixture can be taken 2 - 3 times a day for good relief from cough.
2. Almonds are useful for dry coughs. Soak seven kernels of almonds
overnight and remove the brown skin. Make a fine paste out of it. Add
20gms of butter and sugar to the paste. This paste can be taken in the
morning and evening for good relief from dry cough.
3. Grapes act as an expectorant. Grapes tone up the lungs and acts
as an expectorant, giving relief from simple cold and cough in a couple
of days. A cup of grape juice mixed with honey gives good relief from
cough.
Here are some more simple home remedies to control cold and
cough:- Add honey and a pinch of salt to orange juice and drink it to
get relief from cold, cough and throat pain. Include cabbage regularly
in food to control cold and cough. Add pepper to guava to get relief
from phlegm. Having cow's milk with honey cures cold. Fresh cow's milk
with turmeric powder, drink early morning to get relief from dry cough.
For children add tulsi leaves juice to mother's milk for cold. Burn
onion directly in the flame and eat to remove cough and chest
congestion. Betel leaves juice with honey helps in getting relief from
cough. Having a glass of milk with turmeric in the night gives relief
from cold and cough. Taking steam with Vicks VapoRub gives good relief
from cold. A warm drink also soothes the entire respiratory tact.
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Best Cold Remedies - 7 Popular Home Cold and Flu Remedies
9:12:00 AM
During cold and flu season, it's normal to see commercials
touting the latest cold and flu remedies on TV that claim to stop your
suffering in their tracks. Most of these over the counter remedies treat
the symptoms, but don't lessen the duration of a cold. Also, many of
these medications can make you drowsy or feel drugged.
Home cold
and flu remedies are more popular than ever and are an alternative to
those who don't want to subject themselves to medicines with lots of
mysterious ingredients. While there is no cure for the common cold or
flu, there are several popular home remedies that can help lessen their
duration and effects on your body.
Chicken Soup
Eating a
bowl of savory chicken soup has long been one of the most popular home
cold and flu remedies around. This old fashioned remedy has really stood
the test of time. Chicken soup was prescribed for colds as far back as
ancient Egyptian times. This remedy has probably survived so long
because it does contains protein, which the body needs to get better,
plus, it goes down easy and is warm and comforting. Recent research has
shown that chicken soup does have anti-inflammatory nutrients. So, go
ahead and make yourself a nice, warm bowl of chicken soup.
Vitamin C
Vitamin
C is prized for its immune boosting benefits to the body. When you get a
cold or the flu, the virus tends to attack your healthy blood cells,
which then have fight back - this makes you tired and drains you of
energy. When you drink orange juice or any other citrus juice packed
with vitamin C, you are literally giving your healthy blood cells a
boost of power to repel those nasty cold germs. Many people choose to
take the tablet form of vitamin C. Either way, vitamin C is one of the
most powerful home remedies you can take to fight off a cold.
Echinacea
Echinacea
is a popular herbal remedy that is used to lessen the duration of a
cold. You can find Echinacea in capsule form, in lozenges or as an
alcohol based tincture. While Echinacea does have curative benefits, its
effect in cold fighting often has mixed results. Alcohol based
Echinacea tinctures can last for several years, while the dry leaves
found in many pills and capsules can lose their effectiveness over time.
Also, the quality of the Echinacea varies greatly due to the nature of
the plant. The upper part of the plant contains most of the benefits,
while the lower part has little therapeutic benefit.
Spicy Food
Spicy
foods that contain garlic, onions and cayenne pepper can help you
recover quicker from a cold. These three foods contain powerful
antioxidants and immune system compounds that will aid your body in
expelling the virus. Eating a bowl of chili for lunch or dinner is a
great way to eat your way to feeling better in no time.
Vaporizers and Personal Steamers
Hot
steam rising up through your nasal passages and into your sinuses and
lungs is a great way to clear congestion out of your system. One of the
things that makes having a cold so miserable is that your nose is
clogged and your chest if filled with gunk. Vaporizers and personal
steamers work by adding water to a base and then heating it up until it
becomes steam. You breath in the steam and it clears your system,
allowing you to rest easier.
Steam Bath
Soaking in a nice,
hot bath is relaxing anytime, but when you have a cold the steam rising
up from the tub can have a soothing effect on your tired body. Steam is
great for breaking up the congestion that clogs your sinuses and chest.
To create an aromatherapy experience, add a few drops of peppermint oil
or camphor oil to the hot water. Please do not use this remedy for
babies and toddlers, as it may cause them injury.
Hot Toddy
Hot
toddies are one of the long time favorite cold and flu remedies. Many
people believe that curling up on the couch (or in a favorite chair) and
drinking a hot toddy is a good way to fight off a cold or flu, but in
fact, there is little evidence that this drink has any curative
benefits.
A hot toddy is made with hot water, or tea, lemon juice,
sugar or honey and either rum, brandy, or whiskey. While delicious, the
American Lung Association cautions that drinking alcohol while sick
with a cold will lead to dehydration, which can make a cold last longer.
However, if you can't sleep and don't want to take an over the counter
cold medication, drinking a hot toddy with alcohol will send you into a
nice slumber.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Home Remedy For Cold Sores That Works Fast
12:16:00 PM
Looking for a good home remedy for cold sores? While you will
hear about all types and kinds of a home remedy for cold sores, there
are a few that have been shown to work. For anyone who has suffered with
a cold sore you know how painful it can be. And since they will
typically last from 10-14 days, finding relief becomes a priority. Give
one of these tips a try the next time you, or someone you know, develops
a cold sore.
Ice - When you start to feel a cold sore coming on,
take an ice cube and wrap it in a thin cloth. Apply it on the spot where
your sore is starting to hurt and keep it there for as long as
possible. Continue to do this 3-4 times a day. What the ice will do is
deaden the blister that is trying to appear. This method will work if
you begin doing the moment you start feeling a cold sore is coming on.
If you wait until it already has appeared, it's too late.
Aloe
Vera - This home remedy for cold sores will work if you your cold sore
does blister on you. Take a leaf from an aloe vera plant and rub the
liquid from it onto your cold sore blister. It may sound strange, but it
gives results. Do this a few times a day and at night. Within a day or
two your cold sore will be gone. I know people who will grow aloe plants
in their home just for this very reason.
Vitamin B - Taking vitamin B supplements has been shown to help get rid of a cold sore. Vitamin B-12 works especially well.
Tea
Tree Oil - Many people say this is the best home remedy for cold sores.
This is a drink that contains tea tree oil, herbal sage, and violet.
These ingredients are mixed together with a couple sage leaves and
ginger powder, and put in with a cup of boiling water. Drink this 2-3
times a day and within a couple of days your cold sore will be gone.
Coconut
Oil - Take 100ml of coconut oil, 2ml of dettol, and 3ml or carbolic
acid and mix them together. Apply twice daily directly on your cold
sore. Some people say this formula also works on boils and mosquito
bites.
Other Home Remedy For Cold Sores - Witch hazel, spirit of camphor and lemon balm extract are said to work.
There
are also some foods that you do not want to eat when experiencing a
cold sore. These foods will only make the problem worse. Avoid eating
chocolate, oatmeal, seeds, peas, nuts, and any wheat products. Why?
Because arginine is in these foods and they are a cold sores friend.
Other salty foods, and even coffee can cause a cold sore to linger.
The
next time you feel a cold sore coming on, give one of these tips a try
and see if it doesn't give you the relief you're looking for. Finally, a
good home remedy for cold sores.
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