You will not see a lot of people going to the doctor just because they have a common cold unless the problem is more severe than that. People have come up with their own ways to help then deal with the common cold. You will find these remedies in many self care books. There are some very trusted natural cold remedies that are a sure way of healing your cold and they are; herbal therapy. Garlic is very effective because it contains an antibiotic potent that is called allicin. You will get it when you add garlic to your food or when you take it raw. You can also take garlic supplements. Make sure you use the enteric coated capsules, and if you cannot stand the taste of garlic, purchase the ones that do not have odor. You can also use juice therapy. Drink fresh pineapple juice since it contains more vitamin C. it breaks down mucus better and remember to dilute it with water.
You can use food therapy. Grape fruit is very good with fighting colds. It detoxifies the liver and it is rich in vitamin C. Liver plays a major role in your immunity system and when it is affected it needs to be detoxified. Grape fruits will help in building immunity and preventing colds. You can also use aromatherapy. Symptoms of a cold can be relieved by setting a room with different scents. It is better to use ravensere or niaouli. They have scents that are slightly medicinal and you should start using them as soon as you start feeling weak.
There is no single remedy for a runny nose. But there are many runny nose remedies that you can use and you will find most of them in your kitchen. One of them is inhaling a steam. Be careful that the water is not boiling hot but inhaling steam is very helpful. Use salt and water and mix them together. Use that solution as nose drops blowing your nose gently. It can be irritating but very effective. Use nasal decongestants as they are very effective but they should not be overused. Increase your intake of fluids; they will keep the body hydrated but avoid taking cold water at this time. To prevent excessive dryness make use of a humidifier. It is very important to know what you are allergic to so that you can stay away from it. It you can't, then cover your nose.
A cold can be triggered by low temperatures so it is important to keep yourself warm. Avoid using air conditioner for prolonged periods when you have a runny nose. You can also chew ginger to help you with the runny nose. It will drain the nose while still maintaining body temperature. If it is possible, avoid using medicine for preventing and curing runny noses and colds as they have side effects. Unless it has really persisted then it is good to get checked. But natural and herbal remedies are the best, they are not only easily available, they do not have side effects and they are not expensive. Making them the best choice to use.
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This article touched the basics of the topic. I have 2 more resources related to the above. They are Natural Cold Remedies and Runny Nose Remedy . Do consider reading them.
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