Home Remedies for Common Cold

One of the important things that you should remember is to blow your nose regularly, when you have cold rather than sniffling mucus back into your head. Sometimes, when you blow hard, pressure can cause an earache. So the best way to blow your nose is to press your finger over one nostril, while you blow gently to clear the other and remember to wash your hands after blowing your nose.

 It is advisable by medical professionals to take rest, if you are suffering from common cold because sleep may helps your body to direct its energy toward the immune battle.

 Many people believed that steamy showers moisturize our nasal passages and provide relaxation. So, steamy bath may help in these conditions.

 We all know that gargling can moisten a sore throat and provide temporary relief. So, whenever you are suffering from cold, take a teaspoon of salt and dissolved in warm water. This will reduce the tickle in your throat. You may also try an astringent gargle such as tea that contains tannin which is responsible to tighten the membranes or you may also use a thick, viscous gargle made with honey, popular in folk medicine.

 As per the old tradition, it is advisable to drink hot liquids, as it provide relieve to nasal congestion, and prevent dehydration. It also soothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat.

 According to nutritionists, plenty of fluids and drinks will be beneficial in treating common cold. Drink lot of water, hot soups in common cold as it will rehydrate your body and help clear congestion and enable your body to fight the infection. Also make sure that you drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids.

 A small dab of mentholated salve under your nose can open breathing passages and help soothe the irritated skin at the base of the nose. Menthol, eucalyptus and camphor all have mild numbing ingredients that may help relieve the pain of a nose rubbed raw.

In the end, I will only advice that one must apply these easy tips to get out from the grip of common cold. The advantage of using these healthy tips is that it does not have any side effects. Moreover its cheap and gives quick relief from the menace of common cold.

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