Cold And Cough Home Remedies During Winter

• Cold and cough cases has been increasing dramatically.
• If you are exposed to seasonal diseases cold and cough can ruin an entire week.
• Expert shares some home remedies to help you boost your immunity.

Cold and cough cases has been increasing dramatically since the start of the winter. Expert shares some home remedies to help you boost your immunity.

If you are likely to be exposed to seasonal diseases, a cold and cough can ruin not just a few days, but an entire week. Here are the10 home remedies that can help you avoid catching a cold or cough this winter.

Drink plenty of fluids:

Drinking liquids in the winter is often overlooked because many people do not drink enough water, resulting in dehydration. Drinking various fluids, particularly water, can help your body fight a variety of diseases by detoxifying your body and keeping it clean. In addition to warm water, you can opt for fresh vegetable soups.

Ginger:

In the winter, kitchen ingredients like ginger can help keep illnesses at bay.  If you have a slow metabolism and a low immune system, ginger water can help you a lot because it boosts immunity and keeps you active throughout the day.

Honey:

Honey is one of the ancient kitchen ingredients used to treat various diseases. It contains antioxidants that can treat a sore throat and prevent chest infections in the winter.

Turmeric milk or water:

Turmeric boiled in milk or water is one of the best cold and cough remedies. It acts as an antibiotic, preventing many diseases and keeping your immune system active during the winter months.

Use Probiotics:

Probiotics aid in the maintenance of a healthy intestines. It is essential to include it in your diet because it boosts immunity and keeps you healthy during the cold season. Kimchi, kaanji, curd, tempeh, and other probiotic-rich foods are available.

Vitamin C:

Vitamin C boosts the body’s immune system, making it easier to recover from a cold or cough. If you truly believe that this winter will be disease-free, try including foods like amla, orange, and pineapple in your diet.

Zinc-rich foods:

Pulses, whole grains, nuts, and seeds boost body ’s immune system and lessen infection. When the body is combating diseases in the winter, it requires healthy food to function properly.

Green Tea And Soups:

Possessing hot beverages during the cold months helps to maintain your health by balancing your body’s temperature. Green tea and fresh vegetable soups boost your metabolism and aid in the protection of white blood cells against seasonal viruses.

Breathing:

Breathing exercises can be extremely beneficial in preventing colds and coughs. When you start breathing forcefully during the exercise, you create fiction, which causes the nasal track to become warm.

Exercise Often:

Exercising clears your nasal passages and relieves nasal congestion temporarily. Exercising causes heavy breathing and an increase in body temperature, which helps prevent seasonal colds and coughs.

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