Author:
Louise Ward
Date Of Creation:
12 February 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
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- For the quick steam method, you can heat up a pot of water. When more steam begins to rise, place the pot of hot water on a stable surface such as a board or tabletop.
- Keep your head close to the top of the pot, but don't get too close. Cover your head with a thin cotton towel. Inhale the steam for 10 minutes. You can do this two to four times a day.
- Adding a few drops of essential oil to the steam will give you a better effect on your sinuses and at the same time you will also benefit from aromatherapy. Try peppermint essential oil to help relieve sinus headaches. Eucalyptus essential oil helps to reduce congestion. Do not use green tea oil, because it will release poison when it is inhaled.
Consider the drag method. Pulling oil is an Ayurveda-style method in which the oil is used to remove microorganisms from your mouth. Most of the bacteria cling to the fats in the oil, thus allowing you to pull them off with the oil.
- Use coconut oil. Coconut oil has antibacterial properties and also contains lauric acid, an anti-microbial agent.
- Use cold-reducing organic oils. Sesame oil and sunflower oil also work, but coconut oil has higher anti-microbial properties (and also has a more pleasant taste).
- Suck one tablespoon of oil and rinse your mouth for at least 1 minute. The harder and harder you rinse your mouth, the more bacteria you will get rid of. Shake the oil around your mouth, push it through your teeth, and let it spill over your gums.
- Do not swallow oil. If you have trouble rinsing your mouth with the oil, spit out a little, don't swallow.
- After rinsing, spit the oil into the trash. (Spitting oil into the sink can clog pipes.) Rinse mouth with warm water.
Use a neti nasal wash to clean your sinuses. A neti pot is designed to remove mucus from your sinuses and relieve cold symptoms over the course of a few hours during a nasal wash. The saline solution is poured into one side of the nose, then it pushes the mucus in the nose to the other. Neti bottles are available at most drug stores and health food stores.
- When you do have symptoms, start washing your nose once a day. If you feel better, increase it to 2 times a day.
- Make your own brine solution or buy it from the store. To make your own brine solution, mix ¼ teaspoon of refined salt with ¼ teaspoon of floating powder and 200 ml of distilled or boiled water to warm. It is important to use distilled water, or water that has been boiled to cool, as tap water can contain parasites or amoebas.
- Fill a neti flask with 100 ml of saline solution. Stand on a sink or in the shower or tub to avoid getting dirty. Tilt your head about 45 degrees.
- Hold the nozzle of the neti bottle into one nostril. Click on the jar to fill one nostril and let it run out in the other nostril. Do the same with the other nostril.
Blowing your nose properly. While you have a cold, blowing your nose helps clear your sinuses, but don't blow your nose too hard. The pressure from blowing your nose too hard can affect your ears and cause more ear pain than a cold. Be careful to blow your nose gently, and only blow your nose when necessary.
- Doctors recommend blowing your nose by holding one finger over one nostril and gently blowing the other nose into a tissue.
- Wash your hands every time you blow your nose to get rid of bacteria and viruses that can cause other infections (or spread the illness to others).
- Take care to regularly clean the humidifier. Mold can easily grow in humid environments.
- You can also bring steam into the air by boiling 2 cups of distilled water in a saucepan. Use distilled water to avoid trace impurities that make colds worse.
- Indoor plants also act as natural humidifiers. Flowers, leaves, and stems release water vapor into the air. They also clean up CO2 and other pollutants. It is best to choose aloe vera, areca palm tree, sirop, Chinese evergreen tree, and various species of eucalyptus and camellia.
Method 2 of 3: Using Natural Treatments
Use elderberry. Ancient Europeans used the elderberry fruit extensively in medicine. It may help relieve congestion and other symptoms of respiratory diseases. Elderberry has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which can help fight colds and stimulate the immune system.
- You can find elderberry extract in the form of syrup in diamond capsules at nutrition stores and drug stores.
- Dried elderflower tea can be made by soaking 3-5 grams of dried flowers in a cup of boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Strain and drink about 3 times a day.
- Do not use elderberry for a long time without a doctor's prescription. You should consult your doctor before consuming elderberry, as it can cause side effects in pregnant women, people with autoimmune diseases, and people with low blood pressure. People who take diabetes medications, laxatives, chemotherapy drugs, or immunosuppressants should also consult their doctor before consuming elderberry.
- Do not use undercooked or undercooked elderberries. They are all very poisonous.
Try eucalyptus. Eucalyptus has antioxidant properties, fighting free radicals, molecules that can damage cells. Eucalyptus contains active ingredient is cineole, this is a compound that acts as an expectorant to fight respiratory infections and relieve cough. cough, and other forms of sauna at most drug stores.
- Ointments containing eucalyptus oil can also be applied to the nose and chest to reduce congestion and loosen phlegm.
- Fresh or dried eucalyptus leaves can be used in teas and warm water rinses to soothe a sore throat. You can make eucalyptus tea by steeping 2-4 grams of dried leaves in a cup of hot water for 10-15 minutes. Drink about 3 times per day.
- For mouthwash, place 2-4 grams of dried leaves in a cup of warm water. Add ¼ to ½ teaspoon of salt. Leave on for 5-10 minutes. Use after a meal to reduce bad odors and soothe a sore throat.
- Do not take eucalyptus oil as it can be toxic.People with asthma, epilepsy, liver, kidney disease, or low blood pressure should not use eucalyptus without a doctor's prescription.
Use mint. Peppermint is also widely used to treat cold symptoms. Its main ingredient is menthol. It's a great decongestant. Peppermint essential oil loosens mucus and loosens phlegm. It can also soothe sore throats and relieve coughs. You can find peppermint oil in rhombohedral essential oils, supplement derivatives, and in fresh or dried herbal teas.
- Peppermint tea can help soothe a sore throat. Pour a tea bag (about 3-4 grams of leaves) into hot water. A little extra honey will help relieve cough.
- Do not use peppermint or peppermint oil with children younger than 2 years old.
- Peppermint essential oil is very safe for use as a flavoring agent. Do not use peppermint oil directly orally.
Eat raw honey. Honey contains anti-viral properties and helps boost your immune system. It is best to use pure honey. Pure honey is solid at room temperature and has a slightly stronger taste than pasteurized honey. For maximum effect, look for locally harvested raw honey, as it helps your body fight off allergens that are specific to the area you live in.
- You can add honey and lemon to tea to relieve sore throats and cough.
- Do not use honey for children under 1 year old.
Use wild chamomile. Wild chamomile can help boost your immune system. Studies have not shown that chamomile can help fight the common cold, although this is a fairly popular remedy. You can find wild chamomile as a supplement in most pharmacies.
- Don't use wild chamomile if you are allergic to chamomile pollen or marigold.
- Those taking certain medications such as cardiovascular or anti-fungal drugs should not use wild chamomile. Consult with your doctor before taking wild chamomile or any other herbal supplement.
Eat garlic. Garlic helps boost your immune system. More research is needed to be able to determine if garlic can help fight colds, but garlic has also shown some positive signals in relieving cold symptoms.
- You can take garlic as a supplement, or eat garlic as a food. You should try to eat a few cloves of garlic a day for maximum effect.
Method 3 of 3: Help Your Body Recover Quickly
Gargle with warm salt water. Gargling with warm salt water can help moisturize an itchy throat. Mix ¼ to ½ teaspoon of granulated salt or table salt with about 200 ml of warm, distilled or boiled water.
- Gargle with salt water for one minute, then spit it out. Repeat every few hours as needed.
- Do not make children rinse their mouths. They can accidentally swallow the saline solution.
Take vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can help boost your immune system. Vitamin C won't "cure" a cold, but it can help your body get better faster. Most adults should take about 65-90mg per day, and no more than 2000mg of vitamin C.
- Citrus fruits, red peppers and green peppers, kiwis, spinach (spinach), fresh fruits and other vegetables are good sources of vitamin C for the body.
- Don't overdo vitamin C. Aside from the small possibility of overdose, your body cannot store excess vitamin C. Therefore, excess vitamin C will be excreted in the urine.
Drink enough water. Drinking enough water can help soothe a sore throat. Drink plenty of water or juice. If you are vomiting, you may need to drink an electrolyte-containing sports drink to restore the electrolyte balance in your body.
- Warm lemon juice with honey can help relieve congestion. Mix the juice of ½ lemon with 1 cup of warm water. Stir together with the amount of honey to your liking.
- Warm apple juice can soothe a sore throat. Heat one cup of apple juice in the microwave for one minute.
- Women should drink at least 9 cups (2.2 liters) of water per day when they are healthy and men should drink at least 13 cups (3 liters) of water per day. When you are sick, you should plan to drink more water.
- Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages. Alcohol can make the inflammation worse. Both alcohol and caffeine dehydrate your body.
Rest much. Your body needs a break to recover faster, so call for a break if you are sick. (Your coworker certainly doesn't want to catch your cold.) Forcing yourself to work too hard can weaken your immune system, meaning it will take longer to get well.
- Try to get plenty of naps during the day. When you have a cold your body will feel tired and you need to stay strong.
- If you have trouble breathing while sleeping, keep your head on a pillow to make breathing easier.
Control your stress. Some studies show that practicing relaxation techniques can help you get rid of colds and flu faster. There are some good stress relief techniques out there like deep breathing exercises, yoga, and tai chi.
- For deep breathing, place one hand on your chest, and the other on your lower abdomen. Take a slow, deep breath through your nose and count to 4. You should feel your stomach rise and push your hands up. Hold your breath until counting to 4, then slowly exhale.
- Yoga is a therapy that combines mental and physical exercise to improve fitness, lower blood pressure, relax, confident, and reduce stress and anxiety. Yoga uses physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to improve overall. Hatha yoga is the most popular form of yoga in America. This type of exercise focuses on physical posture or exercises called asanas, with the goal of helping you balance the opposing aspects of your life. In the exercises, the flexing is performed after stretching, back bend followed by back bend, and then the physical exercises followed by meditation.
- Tai Chi is a gentle exercise program that is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Tai chi is composed of slow, steady movements, meditation and deep breathing that are both physically and mentally strong. Many practitioners recommend doing tai chi for 15-20 minutes, twice a day at home, you need to do it regularly and regularly to master and achieve lasting results. Before starting to practice tai chi you should check with your doctor and discuss your current condition with your tai chi training instructor.
Try aromatherapy. This therapy can help you relax. Put a few drops of essential oil in your humidifier or bath tub, or make yourself a few cups of herbal tea.
- Lemon balm belongs to the mint family, often used to help relax and relieve anxiety. You can make a simple cup of ground perilla perilla by soaking 2 to 4 grams of dried ground perilla, or 4-5 fresh ground perilla leaves in hot water for 10-15 minutes.
- Lavender can help calm you down and relax. It can also help reduce fatigue. Put essential oils in a humidifier. You can also find lavender teas at many health food stores.
- Chamomile is known as a stress relieving herb. It can also help treat bronchitis. Make a cup of chamomile tea by adding 2 to 4 grams of dried chamomile or a bag of chamomile tea in a cup of boiling water. Adding chamomile oil for a steam bath can help relieve coughs.
Know when to see a doctor. In many cases, your doctor will show you how to treat the common cold with natural remedies like in this article. However, if you have more severe symptoms than a cold or the flu, or have a history of respiratory illness, you should get immediate medical attention. See your doctor if you notice any of the following:
- High fever (over 38.8 degrees C)
- An infected ear or nose
- Blue, brown or bloody nose.
- Cough with green phlegm
- Cough that doesn't go away
- Skin rashes
- Shortness of breath
Advice
- Do some exercises to help prevent colds. Research has shown that regular and regular exercise can reduce your risk of catching a cold.
- After you wipe your nose, wash your hands and clean them well. Hands should be washed often. If you are busy use hand sanitizer.
- Avoid smoking or tobacco smoke exposure when you have a cold. Smoke irritates your mucous membranes and can make illnesses worse.
- Eat orange. Oranges contain vitamin C, thus helping to boost the immune system in the fight against a cold.
- Drink as much water as you can, but don't overdo it. Also, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
- Using cough medicine is also great, but don't overdo it.
- Try soaking your feet in hot water. This will help relax the nerves in the body and ease some of the common cold symptoms.
- Pat cold water on your face. It will make you feel refreshed. However, this is only a temporary solution, its effects only last about 30 minutes.
- Eat a healthy diet to help your body recover quickly.
- Make a soup with 4 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of ginger, 2 cups of chicken broth, 1 lemon, and about 1 teaspoon of paprika.
Warning
- If your lung condition is not good, such as having asthma or emphysema, you should let your doctor know as soon as you have a cold.
- If you are pregnant, certain medications, herbs, and supplements can harm you and your baby and should not be taken.
- Consult your doctor before taking any herbal remedy. Herbs may interact with certain drugs or medical conditions.
- See your doctor if your symptoms do not improve in 7-10 days, or you are experiencing symptoms such as a high fever (above 38.9 ° C), runny nose, cough with phlegm, or a skin rash.
