Natural cold remedies
Confinement, deconfinement, mask, hand washing, our habits have changed significantly in the past year. The start of fall and the return to daycare and school put a strain on our immune systems.
Here we give you some natural tips to prevent and fight the small viruses of the cold season.
Anti-cold infusion
Nasal congestion, sore throat, headache, sensation of chills… during a cold or flu period, these symptoms are the most disturbing. To help you relieve them, we offer a 100% natural and highly effective recipe.
The ingredients
3 cups of water
1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon
3 slices of organic ginger
¼ teaspoon of cloves
½ tablespoon of organic turmeric
Two pinches of cayenne pepper
Pinch of black pepper
2 tablespoons of honey
Preparation
Bring the water to a boil and add all the ingredients, mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.
Consume 3 cups a day until symptoms are relieved.
Inhalation and massage with essential oils
Essential oils are particularly effective in helping to relieve nasal and bronchial congestion.
In massage or inhalation, they can help you feel better.
The essential oils to prioritize
Eliminated eucalyptus:
Winter cold specialist! Its antibacterial, anti-infectious and antiseptic properties facilitate respiratory comfort. It will also help you counter the intense fatigue caused by cold or flu symptoms.Use: Pour 1 drop of essential oil of eucalyptus radiated on a sugar or a spoon of honey. To be consumed 4 times a day for 2 days.
Ravintsara:
The ultimate anti-viral oil! It fights a runny nose while strengthening the immune system. Ravintsara essential oil promotes the expulsion of secretions from the respiratory tract to help you breathe better!How to use: Pour 3 drops of ravintsara essential oil in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil such as sweet almond or jojoba oil. Massage the lower back and thorax. 3 times a day.
Peppermint:
The decongestant! Peppermint essential oil will help you breathe easier and fight nasal congestion. It clears the nose, thins the mucus.Use: Inhalation only! On a paper tissue, pour two drops of peppermint essential oil. Breathe when the need arises, 10 minutes maximum.
A diet rich in vitamins and minerals
To help your immune system fight viruses, eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins.
Take a course of fruits and vegetables, rich in vitamin C such as citrus fruits, orange, pomelo, lemon, kiwi.
Garlic and ginger are great foods to eat during periods of colds. They boost the immune system, are cough suppressants and antivirals. To consume in herbal teas, or to enhance your good meals.
Drink. drink and drink! It is important to drink plenty of water during a cold or flu, at least 1.5l per day. You can definitely add lemon juice to take advantage of the extra vitamins.
Rest!
Rest, rest and more rest… It is very important to give your body a little respite during a cold period. Take time for yourself, take a good hot bath, read a good book. The more rested you are, the better you will recover!