This article is about remedies to treat a cold naturally. Cold is a common disease which occurs due to the virus that stays inside the nose. As the name suggests we suffer cold mostly during winters. It is because cold virus occurs mainly during cold weather. Most amazing part of the cold is that there are 100 different types of virus which are responsible for the cold. Another amazing fact about it is cold virus can multiply only in living cells and can live only inside the nose of Homo sapiens.
Every time winters come we see more handkerchiefs’ in hands rather than pockets. Sometimes you have to face awkward situations because of it as well. For example, in the middle of the meeting or presentation, a sneeze can land you in the. It becomes irritating as every single time you have to carry a handkerchief to wipe your running nose. Many times it can also leave a bad impression on people around you. So instead of falling in such conditions it is always better to treat a cold before handily and take all the measures to prevent it.
Symptoms of a Cold:
- Pain in the muscles
- Congestion
- Watery eyes
- Sneezing
- Runny nose
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Headache
- Irritation in throat
- Problem while swallowing
Causes of a Cold:
- Rhinoviruses
- Human Parainfluenza
- Metapneumovirus
- Enteroviruses
- Human respiratory syncytial virus
- From an infected person
- Using the things of infected person
Remedies to Treat a Cold:
1.) Warm Liquids to Treat a Cold
Cold is an opposite of hot. This clearly means if you want to stay away from cold then keep your body hot. And for that, you need to feel warmer from inside. So there are lots of options to do that, for example, you can have a tea, different types of soups according to your taste, water of pulses etc.
Or you can also make a drink to yourself. What all you need is black pepper and salt. Boil water and add black pepper powder or raw black pepper in it and add salt according to your taste. But remember just drink one cup or two cups in a day.
2.) Steam to Clear and Treat your Throat
This is a very common and instant way to treat a cold and very easy as well. Take a bowl of hot water and add a steam capsule to it and then take a steam. Do not forget to take a handkerchief with you as the steam will open your nose passage and clear your throat so that you can breathe openly.
3.) Blow the Junk Out of your Nose
If you are in cold always blow junk out of our nose rather than taking inside your body. However, do not blow it too harshly as it will affect your nostril or may cause a harm to it. And try not to use a cloth to wipe out your nose junk until it is necessary. It is better or preferable to use tissue paper which you can throw after use as it is carrying germs and your cold viruses.
4.) Gargle to Breathe Freely
We use moisturizer to moisten our skin just like that during cold we need to moisten our throat to avoid roughness. And for that take one glass warm water and add a little salt to it then gargle. Repeat this item at least 2 to 3 times a day.
5.) Take a Hot Shower to Get Rid of a Cold
Start taking a hot shower if you want to lessen the effect of your cold. If you take the hot shower it will automatically open your pores and clears your nose and throat as well. As it is not just hot shower but a steamy shower.
And for cold, steam works as instant let you live freely which your cold is not allowing you.
6.) Rest to Cure a Cold Naturally
The best and effective way to treat a cold is rest. Yes, rest is equally important to your body like the other remedies, cures or treatment. Cold is already enough to do bad to your body but do not try this by yourself. Give proper rest to your body. Take a nap or enjoy your beauty sleep because that’s all you need to cure. Even if you do not feel sleepy stay in the bed and keep your muscles rest and warm. Avoid travelling during cold as it may increase your virus or can catch somebody else virus.
7.) Honey to Treat a Cold Fast
Honey is one of the best remedies for cold and cough. It soothes the body and relieves all the symptoms of the cold. Just add one spoon of raw honey in your diet to treat a cold. It soothes and clears the throat. And other options you can try are, replace sugar in your diet with honey. For eg, you can have tea and add honey rather than sugar. Or you can have honey in the morning with lukewarm water. It is not only beneficial in cold but also good for a stomach as well.
8.) Turmeric for Inner Healing
To treat a cold you also need an inner protection. Turmeric from the ancient times is being used for many reasons from medicine, beauty products to cooking it is used in every field. Add one spoon of turmeric in a glass of milk. And if you feel the taste too bad you can take one spoon of raw honey after drinking it. Since it is herbal and ayurvedic, so it will not harm your body either do any reaction. Sometimes the medicine you choose to treat a cold may give you a sleepy day but this will not happen with turmeric. And you will feel energetic.
9.) Garlic as Cold Treatment
We take so many medicines or antibiotics and sometimes they react and sometimes they do not. And sometimes they also have an opposite reaction on your body. Garlic has a property of antibiotics and antiviral. This is the main reason why and how garlic works to treat a cold. Garlic is best when you have it raw, rest is upon you how you would like to enjoy to treat your cold. There are various methods to take garlic like
- You can have it raw. Just cut or crush whatever you like and have it directly.
- Garlic is little strong, so you can crush a clove of garlic and a t spoon of honey and lick it.
- Or, Add olive oil to garlic before eating it raw.
- Mix it in the salad during lunch or dinner.
10.) Elderberry Syrup to Treat a Cold
This is used to boost your immune naturally as it is made up of elderberry which is a fruit. Which automatically adds value to it. You can have it in your own way for example you can drink directly or can add water to it. Or you can drink elderberry tea during your Cold. You can easily find elderberry syrup in any food or super market or at any pharmacy. And even children can have it.
11.) Reddish for Cold Relief
During Cold we mostly suffer from the congestion and radish has greater properties to fight with congestion. So if you have a cold and tired of congestion all you need to do is try this method and 1 or 2 reddish twice a day to avoid that. What you can do is keep your reddish in your refrigerator so that you do not feel any problem and it becomes crispy. And the best part is it is easily available in winters at very low prices without making any effort to find them. So whenever your mother goes towards markets tell her to buy them for you.
12.) Vapour Rub to Treat a Cold
Vapour rub is another best remedy if you want a calm and cozy sleep. It helps to clear the nasal passage and relieves the cold and cough.
- Apply vapour rub on your chest, neck, back.
- Do not expose the area covered with vapour rub in cool air.
- Cover yourself completely to make it work best.
It keeps your body warm the whole night and let you sleep without any discomfort. It also opens your nostrils so that you can breathe freely which is also a reason you sleep comfortably. And if in the middle of the night you feel the blockage in breathing you can use the inhalers which instantly give you relief.
All this remedies you can use to treat a cold in your home however if you still do not feel well so it is better to ask for a doctor rather than yourself. Sometimes cold becomes serious without even letting you know so in that situation do consult a doctor. These remedies are best for initial stage or for a common cold. If you feel a cold with a high pain in your body, it could be something serious issue and you should not avoid which usually people do.
