#herbal remedy for cold

[letusdiscoverindia]

If you are suffering from a severe cough, cold and sore throat? Then you must follow this quick and easy home remedy. For complete details Click Here:

[dirtbagwitch]

every damn time.

every single time the seasons change, my immune system just taps out. minneapolis went from 50 degrees to a full-blown snowstorm overnight, and now i’m suffering the consequences. that being said, my very loving partner jett made me a hot healing potion—a chaotic mix of pantry staples that tastes like fire, salt, and regret, but actually works.

🌿 believing in magic doesn’t mean ignoring science—this brew is loaded with real medicinal benefits AND magical properties to help kick this cold’s ass.

✨ THE POTION RECIPE✨

hot water

medicinal purposes: keeps me hydrated, helps break up mucus, soothes the throat, and warms my insides so i don’t feel like a haunted corpse.

magical purposes: water is the element of healing, intuition, and flow. the ultimate energy conductor, enhances the properties of all the ingredients, transforms and carries intention. in this case? flushing all the sickness out of my body.

flaky salt

medicinal: helps with hydration and electrolyte balance. also lightly antibacterial, so it’s pulling out the nasties.

magical: purification and protection. when you add salt, you’re literally warding off negative energy—whether that’s bad vibes or the absolute plague in my sinuses.

black pepper

medicinal: clears congestion, antibacterial improves circulation, warms the body and helps the body absorb nutrients more effectively, aka aids digestion (important when i have the appetite of a victorian orphan).

magical: wards off negativity, removing bad energy, increases strength, and adds fire energy to burn away sickness. basically, an immune system bouncer.

crushed red chili pepper

medicinal: packed with capsaicin, which fights inflammation, opens up sinuses, helps circulation, and boosts immunity. makes me sweat out whatever demon is possessing my lungs.

magical: increases energy, speed, and power. protecting, banishing. this is an amplifier—it cranks up whatever intention i set for this potion. in this case? get better, fast.

honey

medicinal: soothes a sore throat, is naturally antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and boosts the immune system. straight-up liquid gold when you feel like death.

magical: prosperity, attraction, love, and healing. also, sweetens your words and energy, which is important when all i’ve been doing is whining about being sick.

lemon

medicinal: full of vitamin C, breaks up mucus, supports the immune system, and helps flush out toxins.

magical: purification, clarity, solar energy, and renewal. symbolically cutting through the illness (aka negativity) and making room for healing.

✨ OPTIONAL SUBSTITUTIONS OR ADDITIONS ✨

if you wanna boost the potion, here’s what to add:

ginger

medicinal: antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, helps with nausea, and gives the immune system a HARD reboot.

magical: fire energy, strength, and courage. it’s the magical equivalent of slamming an espresso.

garlic

medicinal: nature’s antibiotic, fights infections, and strengthens the immune system. (this is the OG medicine cabinet ingredient. vampires be gone!)

magical: wards off evil, protection, and banishing. in this case? kicking my cold to the curb.

turmeric

medicinal: anti-inflammatory, helps with respiratory issues, and supports overall healing.

magical: protection, purification, and strength. burns away what no longer serves you—like, say, this cold.

cinnamon

medicinal: increases circulation, warms the body, helps with congestion, and is lightly antibacterial.

magical: fire energy, success, and power. also makes everything taste less aggressively medicinal.

bay leaf

medicinal: antimicrobial, helps clear up lungs, and can reduce fever symptoms.

magical: manifestation and protection. write your healing intention on the leaf before adding it to the tea. (bonus: it smells amazing.)

rosemary

medicinal: antiseptic, great for respiratory issues, and helps clear the mind (aka, fights that gross brain fog when you’re sick).

magical: healing, clarity, and protection. keeps illness at bay (pun intended).

chamomile

medicinal: anti-inflammatory, calming, and helps you sleep. when you’re sick, rest is the best spellwork.

magical: relaxation, peace, and dream magic. chamomile eases the body and spirit.

whiskey (with some caveats)

medicinal benefits: decongestant, opens up blood vessels, numbing agent, relaxer, helps sleep, mildly antibacterial

magical benefits: strength, resilience, lubricant for transformation magic, banishing, protection, courage, confidence, spirit/ancestor connection

don’t add it if: you’re dehydrated or running a fever, you’re taking medicine that interacts badly with alcohol, you need to be functional and alert, or you know yourself and you’ll pour in half the bottle instead of a splash

🔥 THE DIRTBAG WITCH’S HEALING CHANT 🔥

this brew is fire, this brew is light

burn the sick, set me right

lemon sharp, honey sweet

salt and spice, clear the heat

body strong, fever break

let me rest, let me wake

i drink. i heal. i rise.

or if you’re not into rhyming, say what you want, but add some intentionality behind it. spells can work for you, babes. try something like:

fire in my chest, salt in my veins, warmth in my bones. body, wake up. immune system, do your job. may this potion heal, cleanse, and restore. i release this sickness, i call in my strength. may it be so, and so it is.

🧪 HOW TO USE IT:

• hover over your cup like a cryptid and breathe in the steam. let the warmth wake up your lungs and shake the sick loose.

• mutter or whisper the incantation as if you’re sealing a deal with the universe. feel it sink into the potion.

• sip slow, let it burn, let it soothe. picture the ingredients doing their damn job.

• optional bonus: stir clockwise to welcome in healing, or counterclockwise to banish the plague from your body like a medieval exorcism.

‼️OF NOTE‼️

just because i’m drinking my ✨witchy brew✨ doesn’t mean i’m ignoring modern medicine. i’m still taking meds, hydrating, sleeping like an exhausted cryptid, and willing to go to a doctor if this gets worse

magic isn’t about rejecting science—it’s about working with it. this potion is full of actual medicinal benefits AND it’s infused with intent and energy. you can do both. you should do both.

most importantly if you’re sick right now—let yourself rest. the spell is working. the medicine is working. the body is doing its thing. you’ll be back to causing problems (on purpose) soon enough

anywho, posting this now, curling up under six blankets, and waiting for the magic to kick in. pray for me.

[kenziemeadowscottage]

Herbal Remedy for a Sore Throat 🍯

Since I was a child whenever I was sick my Mum would make me this drink to help with my sore throat. At first I had hated it and thought it was gross but then it grew on me! Since then I would always ask Mum for a honey and lemon "tea" whenever I was sick. It always helped soothe my throat and would help me feel better. ✨

To this day I still drink this when I am starting to feel sick, for a sore throat, or even just because I want a soothing drink! This drink is perfect for a simple kitchen witch recipe! 🌸

Ingredients and Properties 🔮

Lemon: purification, uplifting, rejuvenation, cleansing, and protection.

Honey: joy, happiness, and healing.

Ginger: healing, and spiritual protection.

Method 🌸

Juice half a lemon and make two slices with the other half to insert to cup.

Peel ginger and slice 2-3 pieces.

Add honey and lemon juice to cup.

Fill cup up with hot water with space for cold water.

While stirring set healing and soothing intentions into drink.

Add ginger slices*.

*Don't forget to remove the slices after max 5 minutes to not overpower the drink.

[drwise888]

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[nerdie-faerie]

Bought a ginger shot thinking it was gonna be bullshit but I've had a bit of a persistent cold lately, except then I immediately felt better, so now I'm annoyed with myself

[ligayagardener]

My favourite cold remedy - Peppermint, Yarrow, Elder Flower and Sage.

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[nathaniacolver]

ik this is just a poll BUT i feel like this is an appropriate time to put in a plug for your local asia market for this gem of a cough syrup:

nin jiom pei pa koa

it tastes like HEAVEN and is actually legitimately so yummy so i take it naturally like 2x/3x a day if i have ANY soreness and it soothes your throat for a good hour! serving is just one tablespoon! it's kinda expensive bc it's at the asia store but i PROMISE it's worth the $$. the best tasting medicine of your LIFE

[greenwoodbotanics10]

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[easdt7890]

Ayurvedic Teas and Herbal Infusions for Cold, Cough & Soothing Remedies for Respiratory Health

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[tameblog]

I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

[drwise888]

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[ramestoryworld]

I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

[alexha2210]

I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! 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I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! 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