NASAL congestion, sore throats, annoying coughs and insomnia – these troublesome symptoms often appear at the mid-year mark. That’s right, it’s cold and flu season, but don’t worry, we have your back. Here are a few home remedies that just might do the trick. We hope these have you back on your feet in no time.
1. Gargle with salt water
A painful, inflamed throat can be eased with a simple saltwater solution. Add half a teaspoon of salt to 250ml warm water and gargle. The warm solution can help to ease throat pain while the salt helps to fight infection with antibacterial properties. Try to gargle a few times a day for best results.
2. Immune-boosting blend
Ginger, lemon, cinnamon, turmeric and honey are known for their immune-boosting properties. Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and turmeric to a cup of boiled water with plenty of fresh ginger and lemon to make a flu-fighting tea or add the same ingredients to a juicer with carrot and orange for an immune-boosting juice.
You can also check out these non-alcoholic mocktail ideas for a Wholesome Hot Toddy idea.
3. Sinus massage
There are plenty of videos online with step-by-step instructions on how to do a quick sinus massage. It’s not clear if these massages do help to unblock or drain clogged sinuses, but they will certainly help to ease tension, and they may just make you feel better at the same time. In this video, a chiropractor shares tips to relieve a sinus headache.
4. Vitamin C soup
We’ve all heard of chicken soup as a remedy for colds and flu, but did you know that vegetables like red peppers, broccoli and dark, leafy greens are high in vitamin C? Adding these to a pot of chicken soup could give it that extra boost you need.
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Here’s a chicken soup recipe to try:
Ingredients
2 chopped carrots
1 chopped onion
2 cups chopped broccoli
1/2 chopped red pepper
200g chicken breast or chicken on the bone
2 cloves garlic crushed
2 teaspoons grated ginger
salt and pepper to taste
oil of choice
Method
Simmer onions in a little oil until glassy. Add peppers and carrots, broccoli, garlic and ginger, and simmer until fragrant. Brown chicken. Top the pot up with water or chicken stock and allow to simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt to taste.
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