| During the long winter months it is not unusual to catch | | | | - Cook your favorite soup but make sure you add |
| the common cold. This can be cause by exposing | | | | garlic to help fight the microbes. |
| yourself to the cold weather or someone sick; it is | | | | - Chicken soup will help ease the symptoms and |
| usually a person with the flu themselves. Although, | | | | relieve stuffiness. |
| most of us are familiar with the flu and expect it to | | | | - Drink lots of fluids. This helps loosen the phlegm. |
| wear out within a couple of days, it can still cause a | | | | - The Zinc vitamin can help boost your immune |
| great amount of distress. But, you do not have to | | | | system. |
| worry since there are many home remedies that can | | | | - Take hot showers to alleviate stuffiness. |
| help you get rid and relieve the symptoms of the | | | | - Take over the counter drugs such as Tylenol and |
| common cold. | | | | aspirin to relieve any body aches associated with the |
| - Take vitamin c tablets. They are good to help boost | | | | cold. |
| your immune system. | | | | Important: This is not medical advice, the person taking |
| - Pour lemon juice and honey in to a small cup. Mix it | | | | any of this home remedies should ensure that he/she |
| up together. Take various tablespoons of the remedy | | | | is not allergic to any of the products. |
| through out your day. Repeat this process on a daily | | | | Over the counter medicine should only be use by |
| basis until you feel better. | | | | adults. For children buy drugs appropriate for their age. |
| - Prepare your favorite tea but replace the sugar with | | | | If the cold persists more than several days 3-10 then it |
| honey. | | | | would be advisable to consult a physician. |
| - Prepare a lemon tea by boiling half of the lemon in to | | | | Honey is harmful for babies under one year old. |
| two cups of water. Once the tea is prepared, | | | | It is advisable to take home remedies at the first sign |
| sweetened with either sugar or honey. | | | | of the flu. You will get well a lot sooner. |