Whether you have fallen sick due to unpredictable weather conditions like the one being experienced in Kenya or a hereditary problem, there are a number of simple home remedies that will make you feel better in an instant. Have a look;
Honey, Lemon and Ginger concoction
Coughing too hard? The best way to cure this ailment is by making your own special cough syrup. Mix honey, ginger and lemon in hot water to prepare a potion that is tasty yet helps you strengthen your immune system.
Gargle with Salt-Water
Saltwater decreases irritation and mucus in the back of the throat which can lessen the need to cough. Simply stir half a teaspoon of salt into a cup of warm water. Let the solution cool slightly before using it to gargle. Gargle with salt water several times a day until the cough improves.
Milk with Tumeric
Weird? This remedy is amazing. Mix a little bit of turmeric in a hot glass of milk and have it regularly at night. This will not only help you recover if you are down with cold or cough but also boost your immune system.
Breathe aromatic steam
Fill the bathroom or kitchen sink with steaming water, and add two teaspoons chopped fresh ginger. Drape a towel over your head and lean over the steam to get maximum benefit. You can also add a few drops of oil of eucalyptus or menthol to the water.
Fluids
It is probably the best and the simplest cough and cold treatment at home. Examination indicates that drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing. You can also indulge in hot beverages like clear broths, herbal teas, decaffeinated black tea, warm water and warm fruit juices.
Take a warm shower
Getting in a warm shower with the bathroom door closed works as your own personal sauna. The steamy bathroom helps to open your airways, moisten and thin the mucus in your sinuses.
Onions
Forget about the crying, but onions can help cure a cold too. The strong vapors that an onion emits can help stop coughing. Keep a half-cut onion near the bed at night for relief.