Drinking water to stay hydrated and washing or sanitizing hands are effective cold prevention measures. Also, fortifying the immune system is a good idea to prepare for the cold season. What if you already have a cold? Consider these tips to thrive on in order to escape from old man winter’s prison!:
Herbs like Golden seal is your friend. It is an anti biotic to be taken only when needed. It supports the immune system and provides a conducive environment for good bacteria.
A super blend known as Al J (liquid) or capsules or vegitabs is a good option for respiratory difficulties. It is a unique blend of superb herb seeds and extracts in the likes of Fennel, Fenugreek, and Mullein. Al J is a key product for the respiratory system that supports the body during seasonal changes.
Another option for cold sufferers is my favorite NSP product, Silver Shield an immune system maintainer/strengthener. The ever popular echinacea is always ideal for immune system defense. It creates an unfriendly environment for bacteria. As an anti biotic, it should not be used for preventive purposes.
Cold remedy is a natural homeopathic medicine for relief from the symptoms of the common cold, including runny nose, sneezing, headache, sore throat and difficult breathing.
Want to try other home remedies?:
Taking a ginger bath to sweat it out is also another home remedy for the cold. Two to three tablespoons of ginger added to hot bath water helps to relax muscles and ease body aches and pain. Put it in a large teabag to avoid floating ginger debris.
Dried ginger is more heating than fresh ginger; therefore, it is usually not recommended for those with “excessive heat” such as inflammatory skin conditions, peptic ulcers or other gastrointestinal inflammation, such as is associated with colitis, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, and IBS.” Ginger tea will also take care of nausea.
An Epsom salt bath too can have some remedial effects. The magnesium sulfate in Epsom salts encourages sweating and so can help the body eliminate harmful toxins, thus relieving cold symptoms.
According to Dian Dincin Buchman, Ph.D., author of The Complete Book of Water Therapy, soaking feet in warm water and two tablespoons of dried mustard powder makes a relaxing footbath that relieves nasal and chest congestion.
For other cold symptoms, teas may provide much needed relief:
Try steeping some sage in boiled water for about 20 minutes. Drink (sweetened with honey if preferred) to relieve a cough.
For a head congestion: drink a tea made of steeping fenugreek in boiled water for five minutes. Fenugreek tea gargle is also great for sore throats.
For a chest congestion: try a tea of mullein steeped in boiled water or lobelia. Soak a hand towel in the tea, place the warm damp towel on your chest, kick back, relax and see if you can count 50 sheep!
Avoid dairy and bread. They encourage mucus production and so intensify cold and flu symptoms like coughs, and congestions.
There you have it: some tips and agents (herbs) that can actually help you break out of old man winter’s prison!