By: Richard Bleuze
Home Remedies For Colds
There are more than 150 viruses that can cause colds, these viruses infect the upper respiratory tract and they thrive in cold temperature, there for is very common to catch a cold during fall or winter. Some times colds are mistaken for Flu, but there are very distinct differences between the two, Flu is a lot more severe with fever that ranges from 102 to 104 F. while in colds is very rear to develop a fever. Colds last for about a week or so, but if treated in the early stages it can be reduced to a few days, that is when home remedies for colds can really be helpful.
In the United States $1 billion a year are wasted in nonprescription drugs for colds and coughs but often this medicines do not help the cold itself but the symptoms which are necessary tools for the body to heal itself. An example would be, taking an analgesic for pain and fever such as Aspirin or Ibuprofen, colds develop very little fever if any, a higher fever may be indication of a more serious problem, taking these products can mask this condition. When our nose runs, is because the body is creating mucus, a secretion that traps the virus and expels it from the body, by taking an antihistamine we decrease this secretion thus keeping the virus inside. Natural remedies help the immune system fight the virus, vitamins help boost our defenses, and herbs help reduce pain etc. Using home remedies for colds can reduce the symptoms while enhancing the immune system.
Home remedies for colds I recommend
Home remedies for colds #1: Take Vitamin C and Zinc lozenges this can help stop the cold from going through the entire process.
Home remedies for colds #2: Take Echinacea and goldenseal extracts. These boost the immune system.
Home remedies for colds #3: Put eucalyptus oil in 2 cups of boiling water and breath in the steam, this helps with congestion.
Home remedies for colds #4: Native Americans use Hyssop in tea form as an expectorant and to fight viruses.
Home remedies for colds #5: Gargle: A mix of water and pure tea tree oil this helps sore throats.
Home remedies for colds #6: Drink chicken broth and potato peeling broth.
Home remedies for colds #7: Do not use handkerchiefs, use paper tissues and flush them after use, the cold virus lives for several hours, thus increasing the risk of re infecting yourself.
Home remedies for colds #8: Wash your hands frequently, this reduces the chances of re infecting yourself and others.
Home remedies for colds #9: Other homeopathic remedies are: Belladonna; Arsenicum; Aconite; Antimonium tartaricum.
Home remedies for colds #10: Take echinacea this herb is antiviral and antibacterial, speeds healing, boost the immune system.
Home remedies for colds #11: Horseradish is another herb that many use in the kitchen but it also has excellent properties to treat sore throat and upper respiratory tract infections, reduces fever, and expels concentrations of mucus.
Home remedies for colds #12: Use kava kava as a gargle for soothing and analgesic pain relief. Helps insomnia cause by coughing and sore throat.
Home remedies for colds #13: Myrrh is an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, very powerful and excellent for chronic sore throats. It acts also as an expectorant and decongestant. It helps cure gum disease.
Home remedies for colds #14: In Europe is common to see singers use oregano oil to fight respiratory allergies, laryngitis and sore throat, for it's antifungal and antibacterial properties.
Home remedies for colds #15: Sage is used to cure sore throat, stuffed nose, gingivitis and coughs, is a powerful antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal. Use as a gargle.
Home remedies for colds #16: Wild indigo is an antiviral and antibiotic for infections, it stimulates the immune system, and cures chronic sore throats.
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