A diet rich in whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products along with moderate exercise, adequate sleep, and minimal stress contribute to a healthy immune system and might promote a faster recovery if you come down with a cold or the flu. In addition to these, there are some wonderful home remedies which aim at easing the symptoms and keep you comfortable while your immune system fights the virus away. Some of these have been listed below:
Citrus Fruits
Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, lemons, tangerines, pomelos etc must be added to the diet. They are an excellent source of vitamin C and are loaded with antibacterial, antiviral and immune boosting properties.
Eat 1 orange/ any citrus fruit every day or drink a glass of freshly prepared citrus juice to boost your immunity
Yogurt
Yogurt is
a wonderful skin-hydrating agent. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
that help soothe itchy and dry skin.
Mix 1/2 cup of yogurt and 3 tablespoons of mashed papaya. Add few drops each of honey and lemon juice to it and stir well. Apply this paste on your skin for at least 10 minutes and then wash it off with water. Do this once a week
Green tea and chamomile tea
Green tea has strong antibacterial
and antiviral properties and is a powerful antioxidant. Chamomile tea is also said to possess antioxidants that help fight
against flu and cold during the winters.
Drinking approximately 3-5 cups of green tea a day strengthens immune system.
Spices
Spices like black pepper (kalimirch), garlic,
asafetida (heeng), carom seeds (ajwain), and cinnamon (dalcheeni), amongst others, are effective home remedies against colds and coughs.
Dry Fruits
Dry
fruits like dried apricots, figs, dates as well as nuts and seeds like flax
seeds and sesame seeds provide natural
warmth to the body.
Consuming 30g of nuts (which is around a handful) every day helps you meet your daily nutrient requirements and helps the body stay warm.
Honey
Honey is known to be
the safest and the easiest way to cure cold and fever during winter. Honey is known for its antibacterial
properties that help fight bacteria and virus.
You can have honey every night before going to bed, or mix it in a cup of warm milk for extra benefit.
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