== Home remedies ==
* The Allium family of vegetables, which includes [[onions]], [[garlic]], [[leeks]] and scallions, are known to have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as anti-diabetic and anti-cancer effects.*[[Ginseng]] is one of the most researched natural remedies for cold treatment and prevention.* [[Echinacea]] is a popular herb used to reduce the symptoms and duration of the common cold.
* Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon [[cinnamon]] powder daily for 3 days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.
* [[Cayenne]] works to boost energy by improving circulation. It is also effective to help ward off cold, [[Sinus Infections]], and [[Sore Throat]]. It even helps reduce pain and inflammation.
* a traditional Chinese medicinal tea composed of fennel, flax, and fenugreek, is known to help treat coughs and colds, mucus buildup, [[Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)]], and [[Crohn's Disease]].
* If you cough consider performing a eucalyptus steam inhalation to help relieve nasal congestion and sinus congestion.
* [[Zinc]] is necessary for a healthy immune system.* [[Echinacea]] is a popular herb used In some studies, zinc throat drops actually seemed to reduce the prevent colds as well as relieve symptoms and duration of the common cold.
* Yin Qiao is the premier Chinese herbal formula for treating the initial stages of colds and flu.
* The most commonly indicated homeopathic medicine for the first stage of colds with watery nasal discharge is Allium cepa. Children often respond well to homeopathic Pulsatilla, especially if the nasal discharge is becoming a little thicker.
* Drink a lot of water. And tea, and juice, and clear broth. Fluids help your body heal from a cold by loosening congestion and preventing dehydration. Water, juice, clear broth, or warm lemon water with honey are the best fluids to rely on; alcohol, coffee, and caffeinated sodas only make dehydration worse.
* Go to bed. Rather than getting in the car and heading to the drugstore, get into bed and go to sleep. While you sleep, your body recharges your immune system, which is what fights off a cold. Studies show that people who get eight or more hours of sleep increase their resistance to cold viruses — and get better faster if they do catch a cold.
* Cheer up with chicken Chicken soup. Recent studies that tested may speed healing by killing off some of the effectiveness of chicken soup discovered that it does seem to relieve cold virus cells and flu symptomssoothing a sore throat or stuffy nose. Scientists believe chicken soup acts as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the movement of neutrophils, the cells of the immune system that mount the body’s inflammatory response. Hot chicken soup also temporarily speeds up the movement of mucus through the nose, helping relieve congestion and limiting the amount of time viruses are in contact with the lining of the nasal passages.
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