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Unlock Grandma's Immunity-Boosting Superfoods Secrets

A cozy kitchen filled with jars of colorful super foods, including turmeric, ginger, garlic, honey, and elderberries. Sunlight streams through the window. It casts a warm glow on a wooden table. Fresh fruits and vegetables are artistically arranged there. A vintage recipe book opened to a page with hand-written notes about immune-boosting recipes, surrounded by lush herbs in pots. The atmosphere…

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सर्दी-जुकाम और घरेलू उपाय

सर्दी-जुकाम एक सा��ान्य लेकिन कष्टदायक समस्या है जो किसी भी मौसम में हो सकती है। यह खासकर तब परेशानी का सबब बनता है जब मौसम बदलता है। सर्दी-जुकाम होने पर शरीर में कमजोरी महसूस होती है और सामान्य दिनचर्या में विघ्न डालता है। इसकी शुरुआत अक्सर नाक बहने, गले में खराश और धीरे-धीरे बुखार चढ़ने के साथ होती है।खैर, घबराने की जरूरत नहीं है क्योंकि सर्दी-जुकाम के लिए कई कारगर घरेलू उपाय हैं जो आपको इस…

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Cold.

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Acrylic on canvas.

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Do you have that dry cough we’ve all been getting since October 2023?! This is for you 😷🤒

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COUGH REMEDY 🍋😷✨

All natural ingredients and NO artificial colors.

Plus it works SO well.

⭐️Here’s how you can make it:

1 cup raw honey 1/2 cup filtered or coconut water 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2-3 lemons, sliced 1 ginger root, sliced 2 cinnamon sticks or 2 tsp 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp cayenne

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Best Ways to Relieve Headache Pain

Introduction In this essay, I’ll discuss some of the most effective strategies to relieve headache discomfort. I’m here to present you with useful ideas for achieving headache relief—from natural cures to tried-and-true over-the-counter medications—so you can get back to your daily activities faster. I’m here to help whether you have an occasional headache or a persistent migraine. Read on and…

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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! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

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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! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

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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! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

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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! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

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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! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

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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! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

[monaleen101]

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

[iamownerofme]

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