A cold is a type of upper respiratory tract infection. It can be caused by a variety of viruses, such as coronavirus or influenza virus. The symptoms include a cough, sore throat, runny nose, and fever. More serious complications can also happen in young children and the elderly. So avoiding getting colds is important.
Use these natural remedies to fight colds and flu:
- Eat Foods That Fight Colds and Flu
Garlic can help you prevent a cold, according to a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The people who ate the most garlic were the least likely to get sick with cold or flu during the six-month study period. - Drink Cold Water; it Helps You Recover Faster
Drinking cold water will help you lower the risk of catching the flu or cold because it lowers your body temperature and increases your metabolic rate and your immune system function. - Get Enough Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps reduce levels of histamine in the body, which helps you fight off a cold. - Drink Green Tea
Green tea can help you prevent and even treat the common cold, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Green tea is packed with antioxidants and flavonoids, which boost your immune system and also reduce inflammation of nasal membranes that causes stuffiness and sneezing.
- Apply Peppermint on Your Neck
Rubbing peppermint on your neck can help you clear up a stuffed nose and relieve congestion, according to a study in the journal Chest. The menthol vapors from peppermint oil travel through your nostrils into your throat, where they dissolve phlegm and mucus that cause congestion. - Gargle with Salt Water
Saltwater helps you get rid of mucus in your throat, fights inflammation that causes pain and swelling, reduces infection or bacteria that causes soreness. The salt also kills the bacteria that cause bad breath. - Get Enough Rest
Getting enough rest can help reduce how frequently you catch colds by about 20 percent, according to a study in the journal Sleep. - Exercise Everyday
The best time to exercise is first thing in the morning because it boosts your immune system and helps fight infections like flu or cold better than any other time of the day. - Get Some Sunlight
Vitamin D, when you are exposed to sunlight, can help protect you against cold, according to a study in the journal Epidemiology and Infection.
These natural remedies can help you fight colds and flu.
