10 HOME REMEDIES / PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT COLD AND SNEEZING

 

Whether it's a cold, a sudden allergy, or a reaction to some distinct smell, getting a sneeze is just unavoidable. It can happen anytime, anywhere, and can also turn awkward and embarrassing at times.

 While sneezes are the body's natural way to flush the infectious germs which act as a defense mechanism, you can always rely on natural home remedies to fight these infections germs away.  Home Remedies for Cold and sneezing are really useful, effective, and easy as most of the remedies are available in every Indian home nowadays.

Cough and cold can cause a variety of symptoms such as a runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, watery eyes, etc. But It is important to note that cold is not the only reason because of which a person sneezes. There are innumerable other factors that can lead a person to sneeze. For example, Allergy from specific things, may it be flowers or chocolates or any food item or allergy from dust or some specific seasons.

So, Give your nose a break and try these easy home remedies to get rid of sneeze once.

HOME REMEDIES / PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN FOR ALLERGY TRIGGERED SNEEZING:

1.Know the cause/reason for sneeze (know the trigger).

It is easy to detect the triggers and avoid their use if you want to prevent experiencing a sneeze.

Some of the most common elements that can cause sneezing:

• Spicy food
• Perfumes
• Respiratory infections
• Dust
• cold virus
• Black pepper
• baking flour, etc

If you think your sneezing is caused by an allergy to something and you’re having trouble determining what your allergy triggers are, your doctor can order an allergy test.

2. Blow Your Nose Often

Sneezes are caused by irritants in your nose When you feel like you’re about to sneeze, try blowing your nose. You might be able to blow out the irritant and deactivate the sneeze reflex. Keep a box of soft tissues with lotion at your desk or a travel pack in your bag.

IMPORTANT TIP:

Sometimes when you blow your nose hard, pressure can carry germ-carrying phlegm back into your ear passages, which may result in earache. So, the best way to blow your nose is by Pressing a finger over one nostril while blowing gently to clear the other.

3. Rinse with warm water

Salt-water rinsing not only helps in breaking nasal congestion but also removes virus particles and bacteria from your nose.

Here's a popular recipe:

1. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in 250 ml of warm water.
2. Use a syringe or nasal irrigation kit to squirt water into your nose. Hold one nostril closed by applying light finger pressure while squirting the salt mixture into the other nostril and letting it drain.
3. Repeat this procedure two to three times and then treat the other nostrils.

4. Stay Warm and Rest as much as possible

Staying warm and taking rest as much as possible when you first come down with a cold or the flu helps your body direct its energy toward the immune battle.

5. Gargle as many times as possible

This old-school remedy will ease the sore throat, which is one of the first symptoms of a cold.

You can opt for any of the below-mentioned options :

• Gargling with 1 teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water

• Another option is gargling with warm water that is mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and honey.

TIP:

You should be sure that the water is not too hot, as it can lead to burns.

6. Drink Hot Liquids.

Hot liquids provide instant relief from nasal congestion and prevent dehydration. At the same time, they also soothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat. If you're so congested and can not sleep at night, you should definitely try a hot ginger tea.

Recipe of How To Make Honey-Lemon-Ginger Tea for Immunity

1. Heat 2 cups of water. 2. As it begins to boil add ginger and let it steep for 2-3 minutes. 3. After steeping it well, add lemon and honey and stir well. According to experts, you should not cook honey as it can lose its healing properties. 4. Strain the tea and consume lukewarmly.

7. Take a Steamy Shower.

Breathing in the steam from a hot shower may decrease nasal congestion at least temporarily. Also, an alternative to a hot shower is filling a pot with boiling water, placing a towel over the head, and breathing in the steam.

8. Avoid consuming spicy foods or junk food.

Eating spicy or junk foods will only worsen the conditions. Eat home made food with no chilly or spices for a few days to cure or improve your conditions.

9. Choose intelligent, easy-to-digest foods

Intelligent foods basically include fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains, legumes, and light dairy products. Processed, canned, frozen, or packaged are harder to digest. Also, because they are old, denatured by processing, or include harmful ingredients such as chemical preservatives, you could even call them dumb foods, as they do not contain nature’s goodness. Organically grown foods are best because not only are they free of harsh chemicals, but also contain more minerals.

10. EAT IMMUNITY BUILDING FOOD

Feeding your body with immunity booster foods may help keep your immune system strong and help in curing quickly.

1. Citrus fruits 2. Red bell peppers 3. Broccoli 4. Garlic 5. Ginger 6. Spinach 7. Yogurt 8. Almonds 9. Sunflower seeds

10. Turmeric 11. Green tea 12. Papaya 13.Kiwi

So, the rock bottom line is several home remedies can be used to prevent allergy-triggered sneezing but these approaches will solely offer you temporary relief. Ensure to hunt for more direct treatment if you’re experiencing colds, viruses, and allergies.