Drink enough water
It almost sounds too easy, but it is very effective against colds: drink enough water! Moisture is a natural way to get rid of waste products from your body. Of all the different types of drinks, water is the best choice. It contains no added sugars, fats or other unhealthy ingredients.
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Tea is ok!
Almost everyone knows that tea is very good for you when you have a cold. The heat opens your pores and nasal passages. But there are many different tea varieties that help extra well against colds. How it works ginger good as a natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. Also thyme is anti-inflammatory and has antibacterial properties. Bean sprouts in your tea works well as a source of natural vitamins, including vitamin C.
Last but not least: curcuma† This spice is one of the most effective natural remedies for the common cold. Turmeric is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and helps fight viruses.
And if you like to add sweeteners to your tea, choose honey instead of sugar. It is naturally sweet and has an antibacterial effect.
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Garlic
If you’re in the early stages of a cold, garlic is your friend. Garlic also has an antibacterial effect and can prevent the worsening of the cold.
So if you decide to use more garlic in your food, it is advisable to crush the garlic before baking. This releases the substance ‘allicin’. This substance stimulates the immune system and is generally good for your body.
After crushing the garlic, it is best to leave it for another 10 minutes before using it. This stabilizes the allicin and makes it more resistant to heat and the substance remains in the garlic in a larger amount than if you do not crush the garlic.
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When you have a bad cold, your nasal passages can become completely closed. Especially when you’re in bed. And that is of course extremely annoying. A simple solution is to roughly chop a peeled onion and place it on a plate next to your bed. This will make your cavities freer again. Give it a try!
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