The flu and cold are usually common during the winter season however you can still contract them through the whole year. You should prepare your body to be able to protect itself from these illnesses and the best thing to do it is using natural remedies. Natural remedies have proven to be even more effective than antibiotics or shots.
Lemon juice is one of those remedies that can provide a quick relief due to its antiviral, antibacterial and immune-boosting properties. It is also rich in numerous nutrients including calcium, vitamins, citric acid, magnesium, limonene, pectin and bioflavonoids which make it the perfect remedy for infections and diseases.
Lemon juice also promotes weight loss because it stimulates the digestion. Combining it with other ingredients can provide even better results for numerous health issues.
Here are 9 natural and simple remedies for treating the common cold and other health issues which you can prepare at home using simple ingredients.
- Toothache
Create a mixture of clove oil and ground pepper and apply it directly on the tooth for immediate relief.
- Fever, flu, nausea and chill
Adding lemon juice and honey in your cup of tea can reduce all these problems. To stop a nosebleed, soak a cotton ball in lemon juice and put it in the nostril.
- Asthma attacks
Boil 8-10 grams of pepper, 2 clove buds and 10-15 basil leaves. Leave the mixture for about 15 minutes, strain it and then add 2 spoons of honey.
- Nausea
Slowly sip a mixture of black pepper, lemon juice and a glass of watert o relieve the nausea.
- Lose weight
Drink a mixture of ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper, 2 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of honey every day.
- Sore throat and canker sores
Swish a mixture of lemon juice and water in your mouth for a fast relief. In case of tonsillitis add a little salt to the mixture.
- Gall stones
Remove gall stones by drinking a mixture of lemon juice and olive oil.
- Stuffy nose
Mix equal amounts of cinnamon, cumin, cardamom seeds and pepper and grind them in a thin powder. You can open up the nose ducts by smelling the mixture. It could cause sneezing; however, it is perfectly normal.
- Sore throat
Take the juice from 1 lemon, add a little salt and ground pepper to it and gargle the mixture to relieve the sore throat. You can also gargle cold vinegar for this issue.
We are sure that most of you probably have the abovementioned ingredients at home. You just need to remember how to use them next time you experience some of the health issues we explained. They will provide excellent results.