Fierce Common Cold Remedies

So, low and behold, I got sick as soon as allergy season came about. Currently, I am dealing with the slightly annoying but not completely debilitating illness known as the common cold. And, while I am NOT a medical professional and cannot tell you what medicine to take or not to take, I can offer some layman remedies to the common cold.

1. Plenty of fluids. Surprise, surprise, Water and other liquids lessens congestion and prevents dehydration. My personal faves include warm broth and decaf tea. Avoid caffeinated beverages because they only worsen dehydration.

2. Chicken Soup for the Soul. This one ties in with keeping hydrated with liquids. But, chicken soup offers additional common cold combatants. It aids as an anti-inflammatory by hindering the movement of neutrophils, immune system cells. It also speeds up mucus which gets the virus out of your system faster.

3. Spoonful of honey. Who knew a spoonful of sweet honey could offer anti-bacteria powers? Yes, honey kills bacteria that coat a sore throat. You can take a spoon straight up or diffuse it in your cup of decaf tea. Either way, you get the benefits of this sweet remedy.

4. Humidifier/Steamy shower. Dry air causes the mucus membranes to also dry up, causing stuffy noses and scratchy throats- ick. Adding moisture in the air can help you breathe better and ease the discomfort in your sinuses. One way to do this is using a humidifier in your house, but be wary to clean and maintain it properly! A steamy shower can also have the same effect. Plus, they feel so very good on achy, sick bones.

5. Blow your nose. This no-brainer is not as simple as it seems. Blowing your nose right can get the mucus out without sucking it back in to your ear passages, a result of blowing your nose too hard. Simply press down on one nostril and breathe through the other. Clear any excess mucus and repeat on other side.

6. Sick day. Hey, a sick day is absolutely okay! Take time to recuperate, visit the doctor, and lay around watching TV marathons. (It wouldn't be a sick day without a TV marathon, now would it?)

There you go, some fierce remedies to conquer the common cold! Hopefully, you don't have to use them this Common Cold Season!

Best of health,

Kelsey

_________________________________________________________________________________

Feel free to follow Fierce Food and Fitness on Twitter and Instagram for more frequent posts!
Follow @fffblogger