{"id":14897,"date":"2015-05-28T05:59:12","date_gmt":"2015-05-28T03:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.radioislam.org.za\/wordpress\/2015\/05\/28\/remedies-to-prevent-cough-cold-and-flu-28-05-15\/"},"modified":"2015-05-28T05:59:12","modified_gmt":"2015-05-28T03:59:12","slug":"remedies-to-prevent-cough-cold-and-flu-28-05-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/remedies-to-prevent-cough-cold-and-flu-28-05-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Remedies to prevent cough, cold and flu (28.05.15)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Prevention is always better than cure. It is always recommended to do as many precautions as possible. Many people don\u2019t take serious about common Cough, Cold and Flu, that could be very dangerous if it is Bird Flu, Swine (H1N1) Flu, etc. We must take extra precautions even though common cold and flu usually goes away with no lasting effects. But high-risk children and adults may develop complications (such as: Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Asthma flare-ups, Sinus infections, Ear infections, etc.). You must know yourself. Always ask your Family Doctor before trying any over the counter medications or natural remedy etc. Below are few tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Tip-1:\u00a0<\/strong> Cover yourself, depending upon severity of cold (below 22-C or 72-F). For extreme cold you will sure need very special kinds of clothing etc., preferably multiple layers of good material clothing from head-to-toe by keeping your eyes and nose open. Tip is neither you get sweat on wearing those clothing nor feel cold. Sometimes you may need cap and sweater inside building for prevention. Wash your hands more often.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Tip-2<\/strong>: Ask your Family Doctor if you can use following medications on first signs of symptoms:<br \/><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">a) Oil of wild Oregano (few drops), four times a day.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">b) Do Gargle with Apple Cider Vinegar or Hot Salty Water.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">c) Herbal Tea (Ginger, Licorice, Green Tea, Johar Joshanda etc.), with honey, repeat as required..JOHAR JOSHANDA can be purchased from your spice store<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">d) Spoon of Honey with Black Pepper and Cinnamon Powder, four times a day.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">e) Take Chicken or Vegetable soup.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">f)\u00a0 Fisherman\u2019s friend extra strong lozenges, repeat as required.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">g) Drink as much hot water as you can during the day.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">h) Quarter teaspoon of virgin olive oil before going to bed, without water if your throat is dry.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">i) Use Humidifier during dry season or if you are using heater during winter.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">j) Reactine\/Claritin\/Allegra (once a day), Allergy medication.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">k) If symptoms do not improve in few days, then ask your Family Doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Tip-3: If weather is changing or you are travelling, then you must take extra precautions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Tip-4:\u00a0 If you have severe symptoms, avoid going into public gatherings, otherwise you may spread it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Natural home remedy using honey and cinnamon powder:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">1. Take 1 tsp of honey in a bowl<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">2. Place it in 1 bowl of hot water to make it warm<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">3. Add a pinch of cinnamon powder to the honey<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">4. Mix well<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">5. Have this 2 times a day<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Natural home remedy using onion and honey:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">1. Take 1 mashed onion<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">2. Press it on a sieve and extract the juice<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">3. Add 1 tbsp of honey<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">4. Mix well<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">5. Drink 1 tsp 3 times a day<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Natural home remedy using fenugreek powder, lemon juice, honey and ginger paste:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">1. Take 1 glass of hot water<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">2. Add 4 tsp of fenugreek powder<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">3. Add 4 tsp of lemon juice<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">4. Add 1 tsp of honey<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">5. Add 1 tsp of ginger paste<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">6. Mix well<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">7. Boil for 15 min<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">\u2022 <strong>This remedy enhances sweating and reduces fever.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Honey and Ginger<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Honey is a popular ingredient in Indian home cough remedies. Mix 1 tbsp. of honey with 2 tbsp. of water, then add 1\/4 tsp. of red pepper, 1\/4 tsp. of ground ginger, and 1 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar. Take once a day for cough. According to whfoods.com, honey has antimicrobial and antioxidant qualities<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Marwa (marjoram)<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Marwa, or marjoram, is also used as a cough suppressant in Indian home remedies. Steep 2 tsps. dried marjoram in 8 ounces of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drink for cough as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prevention is always better than cure. It is always recommended to do as many precautions as possible. 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