Including hot milk... 3 recipes that make a cold worse

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2023/12/24

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ArabiaWeather - In the event of a cold, many of us return to the recipes and advice we receive from people around us, where it is recommended to eat herbs, honey, vinegar, and other recipes that are widely circulated in our societies. Despite the prevalence of these advice, there are still some elements that are supposed to be avoided, as they may be It has adverse effects that may contribute to a deterioration in health.

Despite the good intentions of wanting to get rid of colds, some advice may have the opposite effect, as it contributes to increasing the duration of the infection. The German "Focus" website reveals some actions that should be avoided when suffering from a cold. So, what are the things that should be avoided when suffering from a cold?

3 recipes that make a cold worse

Sauna

Some people resort to resting in bed with a hot water bag and a shawl. This idea may seem like a good idea when suffering from a cold, but doctors warn against visiting a sauna or a hot Turkish bath, as this greatly exhausts the blood circulation, which already suffers from weakness due to... Disease, as hot air creates an ideal environment for germs to multiply, which makes this step useless, and may lead to aggravation of the condition.

Hot milk and honey... questionable effectiveness

When a cold is accompanied by a cough, many resort to hot milk with honey as a home recipe to relieve cough, but it appears that this mixture may further irritate the mucous membranes in the pharynx, leading to an increase in the severity of coughing attacks. Instead, it is preferable to drink anise or thyme tea in such cases. In these cases, studies indicate their effectiveness in calming coughs and relieving sore throats.

Antibiotics...use them with caution and proper understanding

Antibiotics are only effective in cases of bacterial infections. Of course, the common cold is not considered one of these cases, as it results from a viral infection. In these cases, taking antibiotics is ineffective and, on the contrary, may have harmful effects.

The ineffectiveness of antibiotics in cases of colds is not only a matter of their ineffectiveness, but it may also exacerbate the problem, and the more the patient takes antibiotics without the need for them, the greater the chances of bacteria developing resistance to them. Therefore, antibiotics must be used with caution, according to the doctor’s instructions, to avoid the effects of Unnecessary negativity.

How to act to stop the onset of colds quickly and naturally?

When you feel a stuffy nose and cough, this could be a sign that you have a cold, and although it is not very serious, it is considered annoying. Here are some options experts recommend to relieve symptoms and speed up recovery:

Reduce food

Avoid heavy foods, which require difficult digestion and consider fasting for a day or choosing a single diet of fruits or vegetables for 24 hours.

Vitamin C

Eat foods rich in vitamin C, such as oranges and strawberries, to boost the immune system.

Chest massage

Use ten drops of saline leaf oil to massage the chest to relieve congestion.

Prevention also plays an important role; Make sure you get good sleep, follow a healthy diet, and practice personal hygiene to avoid catching colds.