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最近感冒的多,转一个。不知有没有用。有病了还是填问诊单。
Battle a Cold with these Natural Remedies
Cold and flu season is here and there’s nothing worse than trying to start a new year off on the right foot while feeling under the weather! Whenever possible, I like to use natural remedies to help the healing process. They can be just as or more effective than many medications without the potentially dangerous chemicals or ingredients. Try one or more of these cold battling methods and you may be surprised to find you’re better in no time!
1. Echinacea
Echinacea is a plant commonly used for its medicinal properties, especially as an immune booster. As an herbal remedy, you can get it in liquid droppers or pill form to treat the common cold. It’s said to be microbial, and it activates white blood cells that then attack infections. Echinacea is also good for future cold prevention. But if you have plant allergies beware, you could also be allergic to Echinacea.
2. Yarrow
Yarrow is another cold fighting flower that takes a different approach. It helps you eliminate the toxins causing the infection by relaxing skin’s pores – essentially helping you to sweat it out. Like many herbs, yarrow is best served in a hot cup of tea when you’re feeling ill.
3. Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is the green pigment in green plants that absorbs light. It helps with anything from digestive issues to battling infections and detoxifying by promoting the production of red blood cells. Because chlorophyll is present in all green plants, the best way to get it is to eat your greens – but you can also take it as a supplement in liquid form.
4. Ginseng
First and foremost, ginseng is an amazing natural way to prevent a cold. But it can also help reduce symptoms and aid in recovery by giving your immune system a boost. Drink it as a tea or take it as a tablet to reap the benefits of ginseng.
5. DIY Vapor Rub
Instead of buying, many people opt to make their own vapor rubs. This is a huge relief as the store-bought kinds generally have harmful chemicals like turpentine (yup, oil!) and camphol. You can make your own using the necessary ingredients – beeswax pastilles, shea butter, coconut oil, and essential oils (eucalyptus, peppermint and rosemary or other essential oil) – without the nasty additives. If creating your own sounds a little too complex while you’re sick (I don’t blame you), you can buy natural chest rub online.
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