subject: Natural Remedies That You May Not Have Heard About [print this page] Natural Remedies That You May Not Have Heard About
Natural health remedies have been passed on from generation to generation. My own grandmother used to tell me that whenever I got a sore throat, I should sleep with a woollen sock wrapped around my throat. That particular piece of advice is just an old wives tale, I'll admit, but there are other things my grandmother often told me that actually do work.There are many effective natural health remedies that many people rule out as old wives tales. But if people took their time to research these methods, they would realize that many of these "superstitious" natural health remedies do have a physiological basis.Avoid Dairy ProductsWhen you feel a cold coming on, you want to avoid eating milk, yogurt, and other dairy products. Dairy products can cause a build-up of mucus, which is something you want to avoid. Milk based products can especially encourage mucus production.If you have asthma, it is also a good idea to avoid all dairy products. Instead of drinking milk, stick to clear fluids like water. You can also drink some fruit juices, like orange juice, which will provide you with essential vitamins that help fight illnesses.Chicken BrothIt's true: eating chicken noodle soup or some other product involving chicken broth when you have a cold is very beneficial. The "give them chicken soup" method is perhaps one of the most clich things that people who are ill encounter, but it is a tried and true method! If you have mucus and phlegm try the chicken broth remedy as it helps to thin it out.GarlicAlthough I cannot comment on the effect garlic may have on vampires, I do know that garlic is an effective weapon to use against colds. Garlic has powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties so is a good natural health remedy to use.If you find yourself stuck with an irritating and draining cold, introduce garlic to your diet as a natural health remedy. Raw garlic is best. This will give your immune system a boost. So when you get sick try eating both garlic and chicken broth. They are very helpful. It's also a good idea to avoid dairy products.Although some natural health remedies are just discarded as old wives tales many do have some basis! These methods have been proven to work and they do have a physiological basis. Instead of spending money on medication, try out these natural health remedies first.
