Cold and Flu: Natural Remedies That Can Give You Quick and Lasting Relief

Relief from cold and flu: The changing weather affects the health of many people. Cold, cough and flu are all common this season and given the current quality of air and smog in Delhi, cold and cough have unfortunately made their way into many homes.

While there are medicines that can help you with your condition, here is a list of some natural remedies that can also give you relief.

Turmeric milk

It is a staple in almost every Indian household! The very first thing our parents tell us to eat is good old turmeric milk and we cannot complain, it works wonders!

chicken soup

Hot chicken soup can really soothe your soul when you have fever or cold. Doctors agree that it is good to take fluids during flu and chicken soup will not only help you feel better but it will also nourish your body.

ginger tea

Ginger is known to improve immunity and if you have a sore throat, ginger tea will work like magic. Have it at least twice a day for a soothing touch.

tea/hot water with honey

Honey has proven antiviral properties and adding it to any liquid will only help you recover faster than expected. Drink plenty of fluids during cold or fever and you will feel much better if you add honey to it. Also, it can be added as a sweetener.

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Rich in Vitamin C, amla can really help you get rid of cough and cold easily. Amla has been used for many decades to recover from flu and it still helps in faster recovery.

Always consult your doctor for any cold, fever or flu related symptoms. These are just quick fixes that you can try at home.