Here are the home remedies to prevent common cold that actually work
The common cold is caused by viruses and most of us are affected by common cold at least once a year. When it comes to common cold, there are a lot of other alternative and home remedies prevalent in our culture.
The experts at Capitol Hospital will tell you the measures to beat common cold with alternatives
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Alternative medicine’s
Adopt these alternative measures to prevent yourself from common cold
- Vitamin C: Taking vitamin C before the onset of cold symptoms shortens the duration of symptoms. Vitamin C also benefits people at high risk of colds due to frequent exposure especially- Childrens
- Echinacea: Echinacea has a long history of use to prevent and treat colds. Scientific study shows that, Echinacea is most effective when you notice cold symptoms and continue to take it for seven to ten days.
- Zinc: Study shows that zinc supplements lessen cold symptoms. Zinc syrup reduces the length of a cold by one day, especially when taken within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms
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Home remedies
Must ensure the things listed below to keep yourself away from Common Cold
- Drinking plenty of fluids: Take plenty of Water, Juice, and warm lemon water to keep yourself away from cold. Avoid caffeine and alcohol as it can make dehydration worsen.
- Do Rest: Stay home from work or school if you have a fever or a bad cough or are drowsy after taking medications
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- Take warm liquids - Taking warm liquids such as chicken soup, tea or warm apple juice will sooth you and will ease congestion by increasing mucus flow.
- Adjust your room's temperature: Keep your room warm to stay
- Soothing your throat: A saltwater gargle — one forth to half teaspoon salt dissolved in a glass of warm water can temporarily relieve a sore throat
- Use saline nasal drops: To help relieve nasal congestion, try saline nasal drops. The drops can help relieve symptoms
- PTC News
