Cure for the Common Cold

I am affected by frequent cold with running nose. When I take medicines, it disappears for a while and reappear as the medicine effect is gone. Your valuable advice is appreciated to prevent my freqent cold.
( 9 Oct 2009)

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The common cold is an extremely annoying and is named so appropriately, because of the annoying frequency with which it occurs. Although most people do suffer from a cold and runny nose on various occasions, for most it is not frequent and recurring. Individuals suffering from frequent colds and coughs are most likely to have lower immunity levels.

This could stem from a variety of factors, but most likely dietary. A healthy diet rich in all the nutrients would be essential to boost immunity. Common ailments like the cold and cough can be treated at home itself with natural methods.

Most people prefer such natural methods for common ailments as they are much safer than pharmaceutical treatments, particularly when used this often.

There is good reason for the avoidance of pharmaceutical medications in illnesses that are recurring or frequent such as the common cold. Frequent reliance or over reliance on pharmaceutical medications can create a dependence and have various other long term effects. More relevant in your case is the possible bacterial resistance. Frequent consumption of antibiotic medications can create antibiotic strains of the virus, or strains that require stronger medication. This is a damaging and vicious cycle. Moreover, not all colds are caused by bacterial infection and viral infections are also quite likely. Such medications are of no use against a viral infection. The only effective long term solution for you is to avoid pharmaceutical medications and instead rely on natural methods of treatment. Improve your diet by cutting down on refined and junk foods, while increasing fresh fruit and vegetable consumption. This will help boost you immunity, enabling your body to fight of infections naturally.

Here are some natural remedies to help treat a common cold:

Garlic possesses antiseptic properties that make it particularly effective as a remedy for the common cold. You could simply chew a clove of garlic or consume garlic soup. Garlic oil mixed with onion juice and water can also serve as an effective remedy.

Ginger is another useful natural ingredient. Simply cut fine slices and boil them in water. Allow it to simmer for a while after which you can strain and drink the liquid, with a little sugar or honey added. This is an extremely effective remedy.

A hot water bath or soak can also help relieve any congestion. Steam inhalation is even better as it completely clears the respiratory passages.

Chest massages or rubs with certain essential oils can also help treat a cold.

answered by a on 9 Oct 2009, 12:42:09

Cure for the Common Cold

I am affected by frequent cold with running nose. When I take medicines, it disappears for a while and reappear as the medicine effect is gone. Your valuable advice is appreciated to prevent my freqent cold. ( 9 Oct 2009)

I am affected by frequent cold with running nose. When I take medicines, it disappears for a while and reappear as the medicine effect is gone. Your valuable advice is appreciated to prevent my freqent cold.
( 9 Oct 2009)