3 natural remedies to cure a cold

Long nights, cold days in the autumn and winter of course, the frost settled quietly … temperatures begin to drop, no one is immune to catch a little cold. And let’s face it, it would be okay to have a runny nose and scratchy throat! Here are 8 practical and natural tips to fight against colds: first present four natural remedies to fight against colds and 4 other tips to cure a cold.

I recently wrote about natural ways remedies against cold symptoms

1- Honey against cough and Runny nose

In cases of mild infection, honey is a popular remedy in many cultures. For kids, honey, antimicrobial, in particular enables soothe the throat. In addition, it helps them sleep better.

Indeed, honey, promoting the defenses of the immune system, is an excellent natural barrier against the development of common viruses.

So take a daily teaspoon of honey. If your nose is congested, you can put a spoon of honey in a bowl of boiling water and inhale the steam by putting your head over the bowl and cover with a towel.

Attention, however: no honey in babies and very small children, their body is not ready to assimilate and this can be dangerous for them.

2- Garlic for its medicinal properties

Garlic has, among others, antiseptic and antispasmodic properties. To enjoy its benefits, consider simply adding garlic to your meals, whether for a short-term treatment or long-term against the winter viruses.

Ingredient soup, garlic eliminates toxins and helps to reduce fever.

You can also combine one or two garlic cloves in hot milk and drink the drink: it is not necessarily very good but in any case it is very effective against dry cough!

3- A natural gargle against sore throat

One of the most annoying symptoms of a cold snap is a dry, irritated throat. Gargling can help relieve this discomfort.
For this, three simple recipes:

Dissolve 1 teaspoon salt in warm water;

Boil honey in water for about 5 minutes. Allow to cool and make gargle several times a day;

Mix 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with one cup of warm water.