At this time of year, many of us have a little tickling in our throats and maybe a little sneezing. It may be hay fever or a flu virus that goes around. Did you know that there are many natural remedies and prophylactic agents to boost your immune system and maintain your health?
Did you know that the body is programmed to get rid of harmful viruses and bacteria through the lungs with a cough to prevent infection? The answer is to get extra rest and more fluid instead of masking cough, however, if it gets too much, you can do a lot.
Echinacea strengthens the immune system and is a good preventive measure to stop the development of cold.
Citrus such as orange juice, can reduce the temperature, grapefruit stimulates the lymphatic system and struggles with fever, and lemon cleans and cleanses. This is a good way to get vitamin C.
sage in herbal tea form it is not too pleasant to drink, but it will fever and restore appetite. Do not drink Sage if you are pregnant.
Manuka honey soothes the throat, so add a spoon in warm water with lemon or carrot juice.
Drink lemon and / or ginger tea: Take fresh ginger and add it to a cup of hot lemon tea. Allow it to spin for 3 minutes and drink regularly. Ginger is an antiseptic, stimulant and expectorant, so it is good for cough. Add honey to sweeten the teas, as this is good for this ticking cough.
Garlic helps get rid of mucus and is well added to juices or eaten raw if you like the taste. If not, try some garlic capsules that are odorless. Garlic is antibacterial and helps fight infection. It is a good remedy for chest infections.
Aromatherapy: Jasmine, pine and eucalyptus are added to the burner, helping you to relax this cough. Be careful though with this if you have small children. Oils may be too strong for them.
Alternatively mix 15 drops of Lemon flavored tea tree oil, 10 drops Ginger oil, 10 drops Sandalwood oil, 5 drops Sweet Orange oil in 100 ml of carrier oil, such as sweet almond, apricot, jojoba. Use this massage daily to reduce body fatigue during the winter and enhance immunity. Just a thing for a relaxing cold night even in spring.
Use half the amount for children and the elderly and do not use them for children or pregnant women. Do not use Neroli or Rosemary if you are pregnant or epileptic. Do not use Ylang Ylang if you have LOW blood pressure. Less is best when mixing oils. Always mix the oils in the massage oil into the hair or skin. Make sure that the oils are natural, so no chemicals get into your body. As a rule, this is what smells good to you, and do not mix several oils at the same time.
Other prophylactic agents are homeopathic remedies available from your naturopath or try acupuncture / energy healing. Reflexology and chiropractic can also be excellent prophylactic agents. The best cure is to prevent colds and coughs before they begin. Start a dose of 5000 mg of echinacea twice a day, one vitamin B complex and 1000 mg of vitamin C.
