Tanya is the host of 5 Things
Today Tanya asks us for our favorite 5 home remedies for the common cold.
• Honey;
I believe honey to be very effective in fighting a cold and scratchy throat. Either by itself or in warm milk does wonders for the cold.
• Hot beverages;
Tea, coffee, green tea are all helpful when under the weather from cold. They warm up the body and elevate the mood pulled down by being sick.
• Soup;
Even the doctors recommend soup when we are not well. Any soup would do as long as it’s not too spicy. But tomato soup and chicken soup are specially good.
• Vitamin C;
I find vit-c lozenges useful in cold. Oranges and orange juice are excellent source of vitamin C as well.
• Turmeric and ginger tea;
This is not my favorite but it is very effective. Boil ginger root in water for about 10 minutes and add a bit of turmeric to it. Add honey to make it drinkable. Both ginger and turmeric are anti-inflammatory and give relief in cold or cough.
These are my go to remedies for the common cold. What are yours?
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Has anyone suffered wearing an acifidity bag? Or got greased up with Vicks?
The bag is an old remedy worn around the neck, its contents varied by user but could include: ginseng, poke weed, yellow root, garlic, onion, and mint. I’ve smelled some that were VERY unsavory to be around. Thankfully the only time I ever had to wear one, the smell wasn’t bad. I much preferred Vicks over the bag.
Showing my age, huh? 😁
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Vicks was on my own list, as I rely on that stuff when the colds or flu come knocking.
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As a young adult, I used vicks a lot.
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Haha! But I haven’t even heard of actifidity bag. Vicks was always a go to in colds specially when my kids were babies.
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Oh, I love ginger, turmeric and honey tea. Chicken soup is another great standby. Homemade of course. 💕💗💕
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Thanks Jo. Homemade is the best. And you can have loads of it.
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Great list Sadje! They are all good ways to keep the colds at bay I bet.
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Thanks Melanie. They do help. 👍👍👍
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These all sound so good! I don’t really like the flavour of ginger though, but I know how good it is.
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Me neither, but yes it’s very useful, specially raw ginger root.
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Yes, to all of them, Sadje! ☕
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Thanks 🙏
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You are welcome.
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💖
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Hot ginger and honey drink for me.
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Coming up! 🫖☕️
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I adore honey and also love tea. And, ginger, well, it’s amazing! 😊😊😊
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Thanks. It works too.
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Ah, agreed, it does, indeed. 😊
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👍👍👍
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I’ve a bad cold and this post reminds me I haven’t tried turmeric and ginger tea.. will do it right away 👍😊
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That’s great! Hope you feel better soon
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My five… echinacea tea, chicken noodle soup (homemade if possible with lots of veggies), orange juice, hot lemonade (for a sore throat) and plenty of water (for everyday health). I may have to try the ginger and turmeric tea. Good list Sadje!
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This is a good list Leigha. 👍👍👍
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