Cold Honey and Vitamin C
Common Cold:
Common Colds are viral infections caused by rhinoviruses. Colds are characterized by a runny nose, fever, body ache, sore throats, coughing, and sore throat symptoms. One feels better after a week or two. Children have the greatest risk of ailing from colds. Healthy adults have an average of at least three bouts of common cold a year. Cold months, a weak immune system, and exposure to crowds carry the greatest risk of getting a cold.
Natural Remedy:
A cup of honey-lemon tea.Why it works:
Honey is famous for its antimicrobial properties in fighting viruses and bacteria. Lemon contains vitamin C that helps in boosting the immune system and reducing the severity of the cold symptoms, thus speeding the recovery. Honey is a great natural cough suppressant. The combination drink helps in reducing cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, coughs, and a sore throat.
What you need:
- Two teaspoonful of honey
- One lemon
- 1 cup of water
Step by Step Guide:
Heat one cup of water. Squeeze the lemon to get at least two teaspoonfuls of juice. To the hot water, add two teaspoonfuls of honey and lemon juice. Stir until the honey dissolves. Sip when warm.
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