The common cold is one of the most common ailments, especially during seasonal changes. Although there is no cure, there are home remedies that can alleviate its symptoms and help you feel better quickly.
These remedies, popular in the Hispanic community, combine traditional wisdom with easy-to-find natural ingredients.
Ginger tea with lemon and honey
Ingredients: 1 cup of hot water, 1 slice of fresh ginger, the juice of half a lemon and 1 tablespoon of honey.
How to do it: Boil the ginger in water for 5 minutes, add the lemon and honey. Drink this hot infusion twice a day.
Benefit: Reduces throat inflammation and strengthens the immune system.
Steam with eucalyptus
Ingredients: Eucalyptus leaves, hot water.
How to do it: Boil eucalyptus leaves and place your face over the steam, covering your head with a towel. Inhale deeply for 10 minutes.
Benefit: Clears airways and relieves nasal congestion.
Homemade chicken soup
Ingredients: Chicken broth, vegetables such as carrot, celery and onion and a clove of garlic.
How to do it: Prepare a hot soup and consume it slowly.
Benefit: Provides essential nutrients and keeps the body hydrated while soothing the throat.
Honey with cinnamon
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of honey, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
How to do it: Mix both ingredients and consume one tablespoon a day.
Benefit: Honey soothes the throat and cinnamon has antimicrobial properties.
Additional tips
Stay hydrated: Drink water, teas and broths to keep mucous membranes moist.
Get enough rest: Sleep is key for the body to recover.
Avoid sudden temperature changes: Always protect your throat and chest from the cold.
Sleep is key for the body to recover
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