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Get plenty of rest, especially while you have a fever. Rest helps your body fight infection.
Stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke, which can make cold symptoms worse
drink lots of fluids such as water and clear soups. Fluids help loosen mucus. Fluids are also important because they help prevent dehydration.
Gargle with warm salt water a few times a day to relieve a sore throat. Throat sprays or lozenges may also help relieve the pain.
Avoid alcohol.
Use saline (salt water)...more
Stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke, which can make cold symptoms worse
drink lots of fluids such as water and clear soups. Fluids help loosen mucus. Fluids are also important because they help prevent dehydration.
Gargle with warm salt water a few times a day to relieve a sore throat. Throat sprays or lozenges may also help relieve the pain.
Avoid alcohol.
Use saline (salt water)...more
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Firstly there's no lifelong cure for the common cold. Antibiotics are only effective against infections of throat and are of no use against cold viruses. Over-the-counter (otc) cold preparations won't cure a common cold or make it go away any sooner, and most have side effects. A saltwater gargle 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2tsp turmeric dissolved in a glass of warm water can temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat. To help relieve nasal congestion, try saline (pure salt water) nasal drops. If y...more
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Flu symptoms can include:
dry, hacking cough.
moderate to high fever, although not everyone with the flu will run a fever.
sore throat.
shaking chills.
severe muscle or body aches.
headache.
stuffy and runny nose.
severe fatigue that may last up to two weeks.
Humidifiers or a steamy shower may help people breathe more easily. And gargling with warm salt water can also soothe a sore throat. HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS: There's little evidence any of them work. Studies s...more
dry, hacking cough.
moderate to high fever, although not everyone with the flu will run a fever.
sore throat.
shaking chills.
severe muscle or body aches.
headache.
stuffy and runny nose.
severe fatigue that may last up to two weeks.
Humidifiers or a steamy shower may help people breathe more easily. And gargling with warm salt water can also soothe a sore throat. HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS: There's little evidence any of them work. Studies s...more
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Chronic cold is caused by a variety of virus. They attack the mucous membrane to start with and go on replicating with every passing hour. Typical symptoms are sore throat, cough, sneezing and fatigue. There are enough home remedies that can successfully address the symptoms of chronic cold and get the stalwart immune system works faster.
Ginger tea: A cup of freshly prepared hot ginger tea will instantly show results for a chronic cold. The compound gingerol found in ginger can s...more
Ginger tea: A cup of freshly prepared hot ginger tea will instantly show results for a chronic cold. The compound gingerol found in ginger can s...more
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Have you been coughing so often that it is intervening with your daily routine? Drop that bottle of cough syrup that gives you an instant relief but along with a feeling of drowsiness. Though coughing may appear to be a simple issue, it is very harassing and can lead to various severe problems. Ayurveda has the power to alleviate the suffering to a considerable degree. The Pranavaha Srotas show how the vata that controls the respiratory systems in the body can be balanced with Ayurvedic means ...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Have you been coughing so often that it is intervening with your daily routine? Drop that bottle of cough syrup that gives you an instant relief but along with a feeling of drowsiness. Though coughing may appear to be a simple issue, it is very harassing and can lead to various severe problems. Ayurveda has the power to alleviate the suffering to a considerable degree. The Pranavaha Srotas show how the vata that controls the respiratory systems in the body can be balanced with Ayurvedic means ...more
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Tonsillitis is a condition, which is characterized by infection of the tonsils in your throat. The tonsils are a pair of lymph nodes that are situated in the throat; its primary function is to protect the body from various infections. Although the disorder can occur at any age, it is majorly common among children. A large number of bacteria or viruses can cause this disorder, but the most serious symptoms occur when it is caused by the streptococcal bacteria.
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Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Homeopathy is considered to be an untested medicine for many. This is why so many patients who have a sore throat immediately turn to tablets, hot water or even syrups to relieve the pain. Different causes of a sore throat will have different remedies.
Here are the some of the homeopathic remedies for different causes of a sore throat.
Belladonna: This is the best medicine when there is any difficulty swallowing. It is also very readily available.
HeparSulph: Heparsulph is ...more
Here are the some of the homeopathic remedies for different causes of a sore throat.
Belladonna: This is the best medicine when there is any difficulty swallowing. It is also very readily available.
HeparSulph: Heparsulph is ...more
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Homeopathy is considered to be an untested medicine for many. This is why so many patients who have a sore throat immediately turn to tablets, hot water or even syrups to relieve the pain. Different causes of a sore throat will have different remedies. Here are the top homeopathic remedies for different causes of a sore throat.
1. Belladonna: This is the best medicine when there is any difficulty swallowing. It is also very readily available.
2. HeparSulph: Heparsulph ...more
1. Belladonna: This is the best medicine when there is any difficulty swallowing. It is also very readily available.
2. HeparSulph: Heparsulph ...more
Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Coughs and colds are the commonest health issues that can occur to anybody and everybody at any point of time. Nasopharynx is one of the leading causes of common cold. Cold symptoms highly affect your body's immunity power. It is always better to rely on natural products rather than medicated drugs so that speedy results can be gained and on the other hand, side-effects can also be prevented.
Common cold is the most common dosha disorder affecting human beings. Everyone has suffered fro...more
Common cold is the most common dosha disorder affecting human beings. Everyone has suffered fro...more
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