With the cold weather continuing and students back for Spring, the cold and flu season is well underway! It might be your child’s first time away from home that they are sick without you. Here are some home remedies that your child might find convenient and comforting even without you there.
Essential Oils- Thieves Oil
Essential oils can be used for relaxation and divine smells, but they can also be used for health benefits. Thieves oil is a complete combination of multiple essential oils. It can be used to improve your immune system and advance respiratory health. Thieves oil is easily accessible by just adding it to your diffuser. Another useful way to use it is to apply it directly on your skin. It must be diluted at 3% with carrier oil if used on the skin. This will advance general cold and flu prevention and immune support.
Vitamins
Vitamins are crucial to beating cold and flu season. These can help to fight viruses before they emerge into your system. Vitamin D3, Vitamin C, N-acetylcysteine, Probiotics and Zinc are all excellent for the immune system. G&M Pharmacy created a combination of preventive and immune system strengthening supplements. These Immune System Vitamin packs are a pre-packaged one month supply containing each of the listed vitamins in Med Packs available at G&M Pharmacy. And get this…..only $25 for a month supply! Another expert option for when you may feel like you are developing cold symptoms is Emergen-C. Emergen-C is assured to give your immune system flourish with vitamin C and other antioxidants and electrolytes.
Hot Honey and Lemon
Hot Honey Lemon Natural cold remedy is always an easy go to when you are feeling under the weather. The Lemon and honey hot mixture is a classic home remedy that is good for loosening nasal congestion and staying hydrated. Take 1 cup of water, 2 teaspoons of honey and 2 teaspoons of squeezed lemon juice, heat on the stove or microwave, then mix and enjoy! Hey Girl You Need To Feel Better has created a quick way to make this drink. The Cold & Flu Honey Lemon Blend is perfect for soothing a sore throat or stuffy nose. Using natural ingredients from this tea can toughen your immune system in addition to relieving your cold.
Neti Pots
When feeling congested it is always nice to try neti pots. Neti pots have been used for over a hundred years. It is another natural remedy that helps with nasal irrigation and sinus drainage. A neti pot looks similar to a tea pot and flushes out the mucus from your nose. Not only can this assist with colds, but it is also beneficial to use for those who get congestion from allergies.
This procedure can also temporarily restore ease of breathing for those who feel sick.
Oil Shed Oxford
Have you heard of the fun new remedy called a eucalyptus and lavender bundle? You can pick one up from Oil Shed Oxford. This exciting natural remedy is efficient for stuffy noses and sinus headaches. The eucalyptus and lavender bundle is placed in the shower to not only relieve you of your symptoms, but also provide a sense of serenity and relaxation.
Humidifier
A humidifier is another solution to relieve the sinuses. You can leave it on during the night and or while you're just in your room. It projects moisture into the air to prevent dryness so the sinuses are not irritated. A humidifier also helps dryness in the throat, nose, skin, and lips. Some people even use it before they feel cold symptoms. They leave it on every night to prevent future illnesses including cold or flu. This can heal you faster from loosening congestion.
Juice Plus Supplements
In college it is sometimes difficult to get all the nutrients you need. Juice Plus Supplements are the answer! This daily supplement is a wonderful way to get your everyday dose of veggies and fruit. Juice Plus supplements are made from the juices of around 30 different fruits and vegetables. This combination of vitamins are a good boost to your immune system. It also supports lung function, expiratory flow and diffusion capacity. Juice Plus also is great for skin and gums to increase skin microcirculation and skin hydration, thickness and density. Also proven to maintain healthy teeth and gums.
If your cold symptoms don’t seem to be improving, it may be time to seek medical attention. In this case, reach out to Ole Town Med, Med Plus or Webb Family Medical Clinic for treatment and diagnosis.
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○ Water Valley, MS
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