Now summer is over and it is nearly winter- the season of the common cold. With temperatures dropping, it’s time to wrap up warm and begin the comfortable nights in under the duvet. However, at some point, it is likely that you or a loved one will catch a common cold. This can be a real pain, often making you feel low in energy whilst having a blocked nose and headache, something nobody wants to feel. Here are the most natural ways to fight the common cold.
1. Drink Herbal Tea
Herbal teas are a fantastic way to fight off the common cold. Many of them contain natural antioxidants and compounds that help you to fight off the common symptoms such as a runny nose and headaches. Additionally, herbal teas will also help to keep you warm under the sheets! So, sit back, rest up and drink your herbal teas.
2. Sleep
Sleep is arguably one of the best treatments for any illness. When you have contracted a cold, one of the best things you can do is to sleep. Whilst you sleep, your body produces a higher number of white blood cells to kill any cold virus in your system. We would suggest that you lay down on the sofa under a blanket and have a nice rest. This can be tricky especially if you are usually quite an energetic person. Doing nothing can make you feel down but overall you must remember that your body needs time to relax so that it can heal.
3. Garlic
Garlic is a very common cure for the cold. In many cultures, people have various remedies for fighting the cold, from drinks made with garlic to soups with lots of garlic in them. Garlic itself contains a compound called allicin, which is best known for breaking down bacteria. As a result, the bacteria in your system is broken down which allows your white blood cells to fight against it, consequently fighting the cold for you. For garlic to be the most effective, it should be consumed raw, if this is a struggle for you then you should consider taking a natural super garlic supplement to support your immune system.
4. Ginger
ginger is a natural inflammatory which is well known for its sickness relieving properties. But not many people know that ginger (fresh or dried) can also relieve a sore throat. It does this by killing specific types of viruses that are actually the main cause of starting the cold in the first place. It is commonly paired with lemon and honey to help break down thick mucus and to lubricate the throat, thus helping to reduce the soreness. It is proven that eating ginger in any form will reduce the time needed to heal from illness.
5. Vitamin C
Whilst vitamin C itself cannot exactly help with the symptoms directly or provide any relief. Studies suggest that having at least 200mg of vitamin C whilst ill can actually reduce the duration of illness, removing one day of not feeling very well which in my opinion is fantastic. For some reason, it works even better for children.
What foods are naturally rich in vitamin C?
- Broccoli
- Orange
- Lemon
- Kale
- Strawberries
- Sweet potato
- Tomatoes
- Cherries
Concentrated Montmorency Cherry Juice (473ml)
As cherries are naturally a very rich source of vitamin C, there is a natural supplement that is made from concentrated Montmorency cherries and it is extremely good for your health. If you find that you suffer from colds or flu often, you should add this cherry active juice into your daily diet and it will reduce the frequency that you get ill each year.
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