Published 17:39 IST, November 10th 2019
Cold is quite common in winters: Home remedies to cure cold
Cold is quite common in winters. As the winter season is around the corner, it is time to be better prepared to avoid cold. Read about some home remedies.
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Being sick, even when you are relaxing at home in your bed, is t fun. combination of body aches, fever, chills, and nasal congestion can be eugh to make you feel anyed and miserable. All se symptoms combined toger can precede a cold, especially during winters. Cold is so common that according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults can expect to get a cold two times a year. Most people usually prefer home remedies to cure a cold and it is totally acceptable. Fortunately, most home remedies do t have side effects. So even if y only offer limited help, y will t do any harm.
Home remedies for cold:
1. Chicken soup
Chicken soup may t be a cure-all, but it can be a great choice when you are sick. Research suggests that enjoying a bowl of chicken soup with vegetables prepared from scratch can slow movement of neutrophils in your body. Neutrophils are a common type of white blood cells. y help protect your body from infection. Low-sodium soup also carries great nutritional value and helps you keep hydrated.
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2. Ginger
roots of health benefits of ginger have been touted from centuries, but w, its benefits are scientifically proven. A few slices of raw ginger in warm water may also help sooth rough throat, cough and cold. Research also suggests that it can ward off feelings of nausea that often accompany influenza. A study by US National Library of Medicine shows that 1 gram of ginger can “alleviate clinical nausea of diverse causes”.
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3. Garlic
Garlic is one of most-advised foods to consume during winters. It helps to keep our body warm and keep away infectious micro-organisms. It contains compound allicin which is kwn to have antimicrobial properties. Adding a garlic supplement to your diet might reduce severity of cold symptoms. According to research by Cochrane Library, garlic has potential to prevent you from getting sick in first place. Thus, adding more garlic to your diet would t hurt!
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Disclaimer: content provided above is for information purpose. This is way intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagsis, or treatment. Always seek advice of your physician or or qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
11:34 IST, November 10th 2019