The common
cold is a condition that causes runny nose, sore throat, cough congestion, body
ache, mild headaches, and fever. Signs and symptoms of the common cold may
vary from person to person, but during the ongoing pandemic, we must be extra
careful.

The common
cold is usually a result of viral infection of the nose and throat. It can make
you feel weak for days but it is usually harmless.

It’s no
surprise that we tend to fall sick during a change in season when our body is
trying to adapt to the weather and our immunity levels may be slightly low.

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People who have weak immunity or those who eat
out frequently are also at risk of the common cold. Let’s take a look at some
of the easy remedies to cure a cold.

Saltwater
gargling

Saltwater
gargling and steam inhalation are good remedies for congestion. You can also
try having hot milk with turmeric or consume a concoction of lemon, honey, and
cinnamon to feel better.

Honey and
lemon

Honey mixed
with lemon is great for halting cold. The mix helps in strengthening the
immunity system.

Vitamin C

Include
Vitamin C rich food in your diet as these help in curing a common cold. Food
such as oranges, strawberry, broccoli should be included in your meals. You can
also have hot soup with pepper and garlic.

Garlic

If you are
suffering from a common cold, you should consume garlic. It has a natural
antibiotic called allicin. It helps in fighting viral and bacterial infections
and acts as a decongestant.

Don’t forget
to have ginger tea!