Be Inspired Magazine 5 | Page 35

35 BE INSPRED, JANUARY 2014 HOME REMEDIES FOR COMMON WINTER DISEASES Winter is still knocking at the door. It comes along with some common seasonal diseases such as cold, flu, cough, sore throat, allergy, etc. More or less, almost every one of us suffers from these seasonal diseases. So, what you usually do when these common winter diseases attack you? You certainly think of a visit to a doctor, right? Well, in the initial step of these health issues you need not take medicines. You can get rid of these diseases at home using your kitchen stuff. Here are some easy home remedies using that you can deal with these seasonal illnesses naturally. COLD AND FLU Cold is the most common, horrible, and weirdest seasonal diseases. Runny nose, watery eyes, and scratchy throat are the signs of a cold. Generally, weather change and a certain virus can cause a cold. REMEDIES FOR COLD • Drink plenty of hot drinks like herbal tea, soup, fruit juice, etc. • Mix ½ tsp of baking soda, 2 tsp of lemon juice, and 2 tsp of honey with a cup of hot water. Drink it frequently. • Consume raw garlic or garlic products like garlic toast. • Ginger tea is great for cold and flu. Drinking it gives you much comfort and keeps you hydrated. • A mixture of honey and lemon works excellent in cold and flu. • Don’t take a cold shower, stay warm always.