Having a cold can make you very miserable, and it may seem like all you can do is stay in bed, drink plenty of fluids, take a cough suppressant, and wait for it to pass. Colds are also contagious and can spread from one family member to another. However, if you prefer to use natural remedies, then you need to look no further than a bottle of raw honey. Honey is one of nature's most potent healers due to its high concentration of antioxidants. Below are three ways you can use honey to get fast relief from a cold for yourself and your family before you see your primary care physician.
Honey and Lemon
When you combine lemon and honey, you are making a powerful combination. Lemons are filled with vitamin C, which helps to strengthen your immune system. When you combine it with the ability of honey to fight infections, you will get rid of your cold faster. Add the juice of one lemon to a cup of warm water and mix in at least one tablespoon of honey to take advantage of this natural remedy.
Honey and Thyme
Thyme may not be one of the most popular natural remedies around but you should take it into consideration due to its high anti-microbial properties. Combining thyme with honey's powerful properties will help you to get rid of your cold faster. You can combine thyme with honey by pouring some honey into a small pot. Add fresh or dried thyme to the honey and simmer it under low heat for at least fifteen minutes. Let the mixture cool. Take a teaspoon of the mixture three times daily to start ridding yourself of your cold.
Honey and Ginger
Ginger is loaded with vitamins and minerals that strengthen the immune system. When it is warmed in water and then consumed as a drink, it helps to break up mucus in the nostrils. Combining ginger with honey is one of the most potent cold remedies you can find. You can take advantage of its benefits by grating some ginger and adding it to a cup of boiling water. Boil the ginger for at least fifteen minutes. Let it cool, then mix in at least a teaspoon of honey to taste.
Honey is easy to find, and when combined with any of the other ingredients listed above, it gets rid of colds fast. However, you should always make sure you use raw honey, not refined or processed honey, if you are to get the full benefits of this potent cold remedy.
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