Cold shows similar symptoms as Flu. The common cold generally shows signs by starting with a Stuffed up nose, Sneezing, throat itch and runny nose. A fever with a cold is normal.
Common Symptoms:
- Nasal congestion (Stuffed up nose)
- Sneezing
- Dry cough
- Throat itch
- Runny nose
- Fever
- Nasal congestion
Common Causes:
- Poor immune system
- Stress
- Lack of exercise
- Eating unhealthy food (lack of raw whole food in diet)
Natural Remedies:
- Honey and lemon
- fresh ginger juice, honey and lemon juice in a little bit of lukewarm water
- lemon juice, honey and a pinch of pepper in a little bit of lukewarm water
- Brew black pepper tea with Jaggery (dark brown sugar from palm tree)
- Peppermint tea
- Clear Vegetable soup with Thyme (crushed Thyme for extra benefit)
- Steam inhalation
- Salt water gargle
- For Nasal congestion Read more about Neti
Natural food Supplements:
- Vitamin C
- Omega 3
- Probiotics
Vitamin C rich food:
- Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Brussels sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Kale
- Potato
- Bok Choy
- Sweet potato
- Asparagus
- Turnip greens
- Tomato
- Guava
- Papaya
- Kiwifruit
- Orange
- Lychee
- Strawberries
- Pineapple
- Grapefruit
- Clementine
- Cantaloupe
- Mango
- Avocado
- Tangerine
- Grain Products
- Milk and Alternatives
Omega 3 rich food:
- Flax seed and its oil
NOTE: Natural Remedies are NOT a substitute for proper doctor’s diagnosis or medication. It may or may not have medicinal properties that treat or cure the disease or ailment in question.