As most of us head through these summer months on towards fall and winter, we all hesitantly await for the dreaded cold and flu season. It’s not uncommon to catch a bit of the sniffles during this time, though deciding if you have a cold or flu is always problematic as their symptoms are thought to be similar. However, it’s not the catching of the common cold or the flu that is foremost on the minds of millions around the world. With the recent economic downturn, many will find trying to get into seeing a doctor is much harder as they may not have the insurance or the money to pay the fees that are associated with doctor visits, nor that of buying the medicines they need to make themselves well. Certainly, the drug aisle at most grocery and convenience shows the high pricing that society has experienced and that could leave many people not treating their illness and then having it get worse over time. What does someone do when presented without the means to care for themselves?Surprisingly, all you need to do is look within your kitchen. Home Remedies for ColdsYou would be surprised at how many home remedies you can find for the common cold and other ailments that you have sitting in your fridge or spice cabinet. Not only are these treatments as or more effective than that of the regular over the counter medicine you would buy from the store, but they can be cheaper and even better for your health. It’s important to note that in the cases of major ailments, the treatment by a professional and licensed medical practitioner should always be looked into. However, for non life threatening ailments – such as a cold – home remedies can be the best thing for both your health and your wallet. Here are a few items you ca use to get over your cold this season: Fluids – the most important way to stop a cold or to get over one is to drink plenty of fluids. Water especially will keep you hydrated, while teas and some juices can soothe your throat. Ginger or cinnamon teas are especially good as ginger helps to soothe stomach cramps, while the cinnamon can help with a variety of issues and also contains iron, calcium, and fiber. In most cases, you probably have both of these in the kitchen for cooking purposes; just get a pot of boiling water going and drop in some ginger root or cinnamon sticks (you can also pour boiling water over cinnamon in a mug if you have the spice). Salt Gargle – another home treatment is the age old salt gargle, which can help to loosen mucus in your throat. Salt is a staple in the kitchen, so add a bit to some warm or hot water and gargle for around half a minute. Natural Supplements – these include herbs or vitamins, such as zinc, echinacea, and good old vitamin C. It should be noted that while these can help reduce a cold and help to boost the immune systems, studies aren’t 100% conclusive; despite years of being told that vitamin C helps combat colds, for instance, new evidence suggests that it does not, but could reduce your time with one. These are the best Home remedies for common cold. As per Ayurveda there are few Herbal remedies suggested Kaas-Har Churna, Aller-G Care and Curcumin Capsules for ayurvedic treatment of common cold by Dr Vikram Chauhan - Best Ayurvedic Doctor in Mohali
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