SRINAGAR Recognize the symptoms of cold and flu, find which treatments work best, and stay healthy during this cold and flu season.
Flu symptoms can cause a world of misery, from fever and cough to sore throat, nasal congestion, aches, and chills. But hey, were here to make it easier for you!
Here are some quick, easy and cost-effective ways to get rid of that flu just in time for the next big wedding.
1. Bottoms up!
A flu can severely dehydrate you, especially when accompanied by vomiting or diarrhea, so its important to consume fluids. Start with fruit juices rich in Vitamin C and if youre not feeling up to the tangy taste, water will also do. Just stay away from caffeinated drinks as caffeine is a diuretic.
Other than this, chicken soup, herbal teas and warm milk are good options too. A particularly strong remedy is Golden Milk or haldi doodhas we call it in Pakistan. Just boil a glass of milk with a pinch of turmeric in it and itll clear up those sinuses in no time!
2. Be a couch potato
Now, we know you really have to show face at your friends last dance practice but listen to your body! If its urging you to spend all day in bed, you do that. Getting some rest is important to help support your bodys ability to fight infections.
Oh and dont skimp on your sleep because thats when you get the most rest. A good nights sleep helps strengthen the immune system, thereby keeping the flu at bay.
3. Blow off some steam
This at-home remedy isnt new but we thought wed include it just because of how beneficial it is. Breathing moist air helps ease nasal congestion and pain. Simply heat some water in a saucepan and breathe in its fumes for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
Another way of taking steam is by indulging in a hot shower once or twice a day while youre unwell. There is nothing like standing under warm water on a cold winters day, especially when youre all clogged up inside.
4. Swish and spit
A glass of warm water with a pinch of salt (or one Disprin, for severe throat aches) can do wonders too. The temperature of the water soothes soreness while the saline content helps ease pain. Not to mention, gargling gets out phlegm that can collect at the back of your throat during a cold, especially if youve been lying down.
5. Be a sucker for cough drops
The best part about this remedy is that it can be done anywhere even at a wedding. All you have to do is invest in a box of cough drop, lozenges or hard candy and make sure you have them at regular intervals to keep that bad throat in check.
But remember: these may look and taste like candy but they are not. This is a form of medicine you are taking that must be administered diligently for it to work. So be mindful of when and how much you need to have.
Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group: Join Now
Be Part of Quality Journalism |
Quality journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce and despite all the hardships we still do it. Our reporters and editors are working overtime in Kashmir and beyond to cover what you care about, break big stories, and expose injustices that can change lives. Today more people are reading Kashmir Observer than ever, but only a handful are paying while advertising revenues are falling fast. |
| ACT NOW |
| MONTHLY | Rs 100 |  |
| YEARLY | Rs 1000 | |
| LIFETIME | Rs 10000 | |
