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The common cold is not a serious illness. But it is painful, tiring and can sometimes take a long time.

During a cold, you sometimes have a runny nose, or on the contrary, it becomes blocked.

Sometimes your throat is on fire, your head is loose, a little feverish.

For all these kinds of symptoms, you will find in this list the tip that suits you in order to get out of this hassle.

And you even have one that will help you avoid catching the little winter ailments.

1. An effective garlic and thyme infusion

Gout in your nose, you've just taken a little cold. If you don't have anything against garlic and thyme, this tip is for you. Find out the remedy here.

If you don't like the strong taste, you can substitute the garlic and thyme with elderberry, which has the same effect. 2 teaspoons of elderflower in 200 ml of water and you're done.

2. The magic wrap at the bottom of the bed

A cold a little stronger than usual, with a fever that is starting to rise, you should no longer hesitate: quickly a wrap at the bottom of the bed. You will find here how to do it.

3. A miraculous grog

Our grandmothers had understood everything long before us. The recipe for good ol 'rum and lemon toddy is an institution. It is behind this link.

4. Soothing lavender essential oil

We have a cold and we feel exhausted. In order to clear the nose while helping the body to rest and relax, nothing like a remedy with lavender essential oil. You will find our method here.

5. "Stop runny nose" mint

When the nose runs constantly, the common cold becomes very painful. If the runny nose is your biggest symptom, you can follow this easy method with mint tea.

Or you can use this trick in addition to the others to speed up your healing.

If you prefer, use ginger, at the rate of a tablespoon of ginger powder for a cup of hot water. Let infuse 10 min.

6. Lemon and salt water "nose-open"

Sometimes the symptoms are reversed. In the middle of our cold week, all of a sudden, the nose becomes blocked. It is just as painful as the other way around. Then follow our great tip that opens the nose. She is here.

If you prefer, you can simply use saline that you spray into each nostril, head back, before blowing your nose.

7. A prodigious ginger recipe for prevention

This magical recipe made with green tea, ginger and lemon, many of you have already adopted. We give it back to you here, behind this link. Because in the end, the best way to treat yourself is perhaps still to avoid getting sick, no ?

8. Eucalyptus and peppermint for better breathing

Throughout your cold you have hard to breathe. Whether the nose is runny or stuffy, you need to clear it. Here's how to do it here, with a method using eucalyptus and peppermint essential oil.

You can use it in infusions or inhalations, as you wish. For the latter solution, put a cloth over your head, over the bowl or inhaler, for about 10 min.

9. Sage leaf as a hot drink with honey

Sage is known to our grandmothers as a magical plant in the event of big cold. Here is the recipe mine passed on to me:

- Fill a cup with hot milk.

- Add two teaspoons of honey.

- Dip in 3 sage leaves.

- Leave to infuse for at least 10 min.

- Remove the sage leaves and drink your drink.

10. Granny's Chicken Broth

Some scientists say it: the chicken broth prepared by our grandmothers acts as a anti-inflammatory and helps the immune system defend itself.

It helps the movement of mucus in your nose and relieves nasal congestion.

11. Homeopathy

Homeopathy, we believe it or not. Nevertheless, in the event of a cold, it can be very useful. A remedy like Coryzalia, for example, can be taken from the age of 6 without danger.

8 tablets per day, for a treatment of 5 days maximum, can help fight a nasty cold. Do not use in case of otitis or sinusitis.

12. Echinacea tea

This plant has never been scientifically proven to cure colds. However, studies show that those who drink it recover faster of their colds than others.

Prepare yourself 3 cups of echinacea tea a day, and see its benefits.

In any case, whatever remedies you choose, remember to blow your nose regularly, throwing away your used tissues quickly.

Drink plenty of water and hot drinks. Keep a temperature of 20 ° maximum in the House. Wash your hands regularly and take hot showers or baths to relieve congestion.

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