It is that time of year again — cold and flu season! Change in the season takes its toll on our immune system and we are down for the count. This cold and flu season, we have got perfect home remedies and products to boost your immunity as well as give you strength to fight off these prevalent illnesses.
Use Honey
Honey is a powerful dose of antioxidants that help in preventing damage from free radicals in the body. It contains minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. Using honey with warm water coats the throat, which provides relief from coughing and sore throat pain. One of the biggest benefits of honey is its antibacterial and antiviral effects that play its part in fighting colds, flu, and allergies.
Stay Hydrated
Water is immensely important for our health and it’s vital to drink six to eight glasses of water each day. You should stay hydrated even when it’s cold outside. Consuming adequate fluids supports all your bodies’ functions including the immune system. Keep a bottle of water with you wherever you go. You can also warm up with homemade soups, and green tea.
Wash Your Hands Regularly
We use our hands to carry out our tasks; therefore, they are the main transmitter of germs. Washing your hands prevent the spread of cold and flu. Washing your hands regularly is a proven way to prevent cold and flu. Germs and viruses that cause cold and flu can live on a surface for hours and regular hand washing is the best way to keep them from getting inside your body. Also, if you are sick, washing up will keep you from spreading your germs.
Check Vitamin D Level
According to the latest research and findings, increased incidence of cold, cough and flu in the winter season is due to declining in vitamin D levels. One of the main sources from which our body gets vitamin D is the sun and due to shorter days in winter, our exposure to sunlight gets limited which causes deficiency of vitamin D. To prevent frequent cold, flu, and cough, it’s important to get your vitamins D levels checked and take actions accordingly.
Soak Your Feet
Soaking your feet in warm water helps draw out toxins from your body and is quite relaxing before bed. Also, you can add a tablespoon of salt or mustard powder in a bowl of water or massage your foot with a foot massager as bath salts, mustard powder and massaging draw blood to your feet, which helps to relieve congestion.
Sip On Green Tea
Got sore throat? A cup of warm green tea can do wonders for you. Sipping on a cup of green tea not only soothes your throat but its antioxidant properties also help your immune system in fighting off viruses. You can also add lemon in your green tea for a boost of vitamin C.
