It’s that time of year: runny noses, achy heads and scratchy throats…the common cold is out in full force.
So while you’re curled up on the couch trying to get comfy, we want to share a few at-home remedies that’ll help ease those irritating symptoms.
Check them out in this week’s What’s Trending Wednesday!
Essential Steam
Steam out a stuffy nose with this simple essential oil remedy.
What you’ll need:
- 5-10 drops of eucalyptus, tea tree oil, or a combination
- A heatproof bowl
- Boiling water
- A towel
Directions:
- Put essential oils in the bottom of bowl and pour in several cups of boiling water
- Start by putting your face over the bowl at a comfortable distance
- Drape a towel over your head to trap the healing steam, taking deep breaths
- Have some tissues handy to blow your nose after! Repeat 2-3 times daily, adjusting the amount of essential oil to your preferences
Honey-Onion Cough Syrup
It may not sound like the most appealing concoction, but this homemade syrup is sure to treat that nasty cough.
What you’ll need:
- 1 red or yellow onion
- Roughly 1 cup of organic raw honey
- A jar or something similar with a tight fitting lid that will comfortably but snugly hold your onion
Directions:
- Slice onion evenly
- Place the base of the onion in jar, pour a layer of honey over it
- Continue to alternate layering the onion and honey
- When finished, cover tightly and let sit overnight, or for 8-12 hours
- After sitting out, there will be liquid in the jar
- Use a spoonful as needed to control your cough (3 spoonful’s an hour, if needed)
Classic Cure
For those of you more in favor of a traditional remedy, try this “classic cure,” complete with soothing honey, warm water, vitamin-C rich lemon and garlic.
What you’ll need:
- 1 medium clove of garlic
- 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- Warm water
Directions:
- Crush up garlic clove and place in a glass along with lemon juice
- Top it off with the honey and warm water
- Stir, and then drink entirely
- Repeat 2-3 times a day for the duration of your symptoms
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