| Saturday, January 17, 2009 |
| How to Cure a Common Cold Using Home Remedies |
Many people claim to know how to cure a common cold. Is there really an effective answer to this age-old question? There is however, no exact cure for a cold so the only way we are able to rid it, is by treating it. Does the home remedy our grandparents forced us to take really work or should we rather consider the advice of our doctors? Many studies have shown that although seeing a doctor is a good option, relying on home remedies to ease the cold can be just as effective.
When examining the types of home remedies that can successfully 'cure' a cold, chicken soup is the most well known and most commonly used remedy of all. Why chicken soup is so effective is because chicken contains selenium, which helps the immune system function properly. Because the soup is warm it also has a comforting effect and it soothes the throat. By adding a little pepper a kick is given to the soup which helps clear the nose for better breathing.
Orange juice is always recommended when one has a cold and this is because it is rich in Vitamin C, which is absolutely necessary to shorten the length of time that the cold persists. Because one is always advised to take in a lot of liquids during a cold in order to avoid dehydration, orange juice is ideal because of its nutritional benefits.
Ample amount of rest is another great way to increase health. This home remedy of getting in sufficient sleep is nothing new but is very effective. It gives your body time to recover and is more necessary than people think. Lots of folk wait until they are terribly sick before they take off from work and spend a day in bed, but this could result in recovery taking even longer. Besides, a little bit of sleep never hurt anyone. |
| posted by Healthy Life @ 10:44 AM |
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