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6 NATURAL REMEDIES TO FIGHT OFF COLD SEASON

By chemistsworld On 15 Nov 2017

Now the time of year has arrived when everyone is catching a common cold or symptoms of flu.In winters, people spend most of their times indoors and closer to each other and viruses that cause the common cold spread more easily in cold and dry air. Here we have listed some of the timeless natural remedies, which would help you to keep the diseases at bay.

Probiotics

We need to develop our immune system strong so we need to have enough of the good bacteria in our digestive tract. It is vital to maintain appropriatelevels of probiotics and thereby make up a healthy gut. These good bacterias prevent an invasion of pathogens that make us ill and help to improve digestion, prevent constipation, synthesize Vitamin K, and keep a balanced pH level.

Green Tea

Green tea has six different types of antioxidants that make it an effective antiviral drink. It helps to strengthen the immune system against bacteria and viruses and maintain an optimum level of blood sugar.

Garlic and Ginger

They are packed with different antioxidants and are powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal weapon against the common cold or the flu. Garlic contains allicin, a strong compound, and ginger, on the other hand, act as natural antiviral and decongestant, which helps to fight against cold due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Chicken soup

It is considered an old age remedy and very much beneficial for health. The Broth is made up of bones of meat or poultry and is rich in nutrients, including gelatin, collagen and a host of vitamins and minerals to help you recover quickly and the salt in the broth can soothe a sore throat. Breathing in the steam can also help loosen up congestion.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps to fight off common infections, so increasing its intake by taking plenty of berries, citrus fruits, papayas, and broccoli. You can also take vitamin C supplements, either in form of powder or tablet to boost the effects and thereby raise your immunity level.

Fresh Air, the best medicine

Try to spend at least 15 minutes daily in the sunlight to have an adequate exposure to UVB rays. It not only boosts up our immune system, fights off infections but also helps to synthesize vitamin D, which is necessary for the healthy bones and joints. In addition to all this, pay attention to your surroundings and avoid going to crowded places. Adopt the habit of frequent hand wash, before meals, which is the best way to prevent Norovirus, a cause of gastroenteritis. Read Also:

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