​​​​​​​4 Alternative Common Illness Cures

GREENandSAVE Staff

Posted on Friday 1st March 2019

 

 

 

 

 

There are a few common illnesses that can be very debilitating, and while they might not be worth the expense of visiting the doctor, it would be useful to know of some ways you can treat them. Illnesses such as the common cold, flu, sore throat and bronchitis don’t respond very well to antibiotics, and you might actually be doing more harm than good. If you’d rather not lie in bed feeling sorry for yourself and would like to know how you can get back on your feet quickly, below are four alternative cures for these common illnesses.

 

1.Alternative Cures for the Common Cold

There is really no cure for the common cold. However, it is possible to relieve the symptoms, allowing you to carry on with your life. As well as getting enough rest, it’s essential to stay hydrated. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon and honey will help to loosen congestion as well as keep you hydrated. Sipping warm chicken soup can also be very soothing; garlic is a very popular home remedy for the common cold. The useful compound in garlic is allicin as it has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Eating it raw is the only way to do it as long as those around you can deal with the after effects!

    

2.Alternative Cures for Flu

Again there is nothing that you can do to make this ailment go away, but it is possible to relieve the symptoms and provide your body with all it needs to recover. Oregano oil, for example, has been used since ancient times as a natural remedy to treat respiratory issues. The volatile oils in oregano have antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, in the modern world, IV hydration is a popular therapy that can help recovery from flu. It’s essentially a formula that contains all the necessary nutrients, fluid, and medication, and is administered directly into your bloodstream, providing everything your body needs to help it get better. You can find out more by visiting resetiv.com.  

 

3.Alternative Cures for a Sore Throat

A sore throat can be very uncomfortable, with pain and irritation in the throat making it difficult to swallow and talk. It is your bodies natural response to a viral or bacterial infection and is the result of inflammation and swelling of the mucous membranes in your throat. Popular natural remedies include marshmallow root, sage and echinacea, and apple cider vinegar. Gargling with salt water is another well-known remedy. It works because the salt reduces swelling by pulling water out of your throat tissue as well as killing unwanted microbes in your throat.

 

4.Alternative Cures for Bronchitis

When it comes to treating bronchitis, many home remedies have been shown to work far better than over-the-counter medication. The aim of any treatment you use is to thin the phlegm in your chest and get it moving so that it can be coughed up and out. Breathing steam is very useful, especially if the steam treatment includes a few drops of eucalyptus or pine oil. Having a humidifier in your bedroom when you sleep helps because it moistens the air.

 

Treating common illnesses without the aid of medication is possible. If any of the illnesses above strike you, try the remedies mentioned before taking a trip to the doctor.  

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