5 NATURAL TIPS TO PREVENT GETTING A COLD
The seasons are changing, fall is here and the weather is getting colder. It is this time of the year where many people tend to get a running nose, starts coughing and perhaps gets a cold. But, luckily there are some natural remedies that can help you in preventing getting a cold (because we all want to avoid that, right?). So, today I want to share my natural tips to prevent getting a cold.
5 Natural Tips to Prevent getting a Cold
Echinaforce
Echinaforce is a herbal medicinal made from echinacea (English: purple coneflower/Dansk: rød solhat), which active substances strengthens the immunesystem. By strengthening the body's immune system it thus increases resilience towards getting colds.I remember getting this mixture as a kid from my parents when I was younger, and it really doesn't taste good, but it sure does a good job! So nowadays, whenever I feel like a cold is sneaking up on me, I drink this 2-4 times a day.How to use it:for adults use 30 drops in a glass of water and drink that 3-5 times day.
Ginger, Lemon & Turmeric
Ginger, lemon and turmeric are all old ingredients which have been used for many, many years in prevention for sickness. You can either make a cup of hot water with some fresh ginger, lemon and turmeric and drink this, or you can make a ginger shot and drink these. You can also use a supplement called 'Total Gurkedol', which consists of ginger and turmeric which have antioxidants that help to strengthen the immune system.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is something we usually get from the sunshine, and it is essential to maintaining our health and immune system. Even though it's getting colder and darker (especially here in the Northern countries), it is still a good idea to go for a walk during the day and get some natural daylight. But, as it is especially hard to get sunlight during the colder months in the North, taking a vitamin D3 supplement during winter is a really good idea.Vitamin D deficiency has also been linked to developing depression, or as it is also called "Winter depression". So it really is a good idea to take a supplement of this during the colder months.
Lots of tea & staying hydrated
When it's getting colder, it's so good to keep the body warm, and one way to do so is to keep it warm from the inside and out. Drink lots of warm tea to soothe the body and your throat, and also try to drink plenty of water if you feel like you're about to get a cold. Staying hydrated is so important for your body in order for all your cells to be able to work properly. If you don't feel like drinking cold water (like me), then go for luke warm water, or, as mentioned, lots of herbal tea (fx a ginger or a green tea).
Keep warm
This is very basic, but as the season is changing, it's getting colder and we simply just need to use more layers and dress more warmly in order for our bodies to keep warm. So find your favourite knitwear, scarfs, sweaters, gloves, and warm socks!
Do you have more great tips for prevent getting a cold? Often we learn small tips and tricks from our families which we then use all of our lives. Let's all share with each other and help each other out!