6 Easy Home Remedies for a Stronger Immune System
I have been traveling a lot in the past couple of weeks and constantly
changing weather has clearly taken a toll on me.
Looks like my immune system wasn't able to keep up.
What do you do when you catch a cold?
Does your mother offer you some quick home remedy to help you get better
fast?
If so, today I'll tell you 6 such simple home remedies which can boost your
immune system
if you make them part of your daily routine.
We'll also see what makes these remedies so special.
Since we were meeting today, I shortlisted 6 best remedies for you.
I even tried some of these and trust me I can already see the difference.
So, here are 6 best home remedies to boost your immune system:
1.
Turmeric and
Ginger tea.
The best part about home remedies is its easier accessibility with no side
effects. It's like a precautionary measure to make you strong enough to fight
infections.
To make this one concoction at home, add 2 tablespoons of turmeric powder
and 1 cm of ginger to about 3 cups of water.
This has to be boiled, cooled down and consumed on a daily basis.
Since immunity isn't like acne, it takes time for these remedies to show
real effect.
So keep following a routine and you'll see astonishing change next time a
weather change hits.
This remedy has 2 major components, turmeric and Ginger, each with its own
set of beneficial
characteristics.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties which can be helpful in cases of
Sore throat, like mine.
It can also decrease nausea, packing heat in the form of a capsaicin
relative called Gingerol.
It also has cholesterol-lowering properties with the ability to lower down
chronic pains. Turmeric, the same way, is more than just an ingredient in
curry.
Turmeric can be anti-inflammatory too in cases of osteoporosis and
arthritis.
To add on, it can also decrease exercise-induced muscle damage.
2.
Lemon Water.
Ready to know what a single ingredient can do single-handedly?
There's a reason Beyonce called her last album Lemonade.
She might just be sharing her regime, you know?
Both, for personal and physical healing.
Making lemon water is not rocket science.
One cup of warm water with a single teaspoon of lemon juice can change your
life quite literally.
It is considered good for immune strength in Ayurveda, and can also help in
weight loss if consumed on an empty stomach every morning.
Vitamin C present in lemon can increase white blood cells production.
You may not like lemon this early in the day, but your body will appreciate
its benefits in the long run.
3.
Echinacea
Tincture.
The recipe is simple.
Take a jar filled with Vodka and add the herb Echinacea to it.
Close the lid and leave it like that for the next 4 weeks.
You are ready with the shot which will not only give you the hit you like,
but also the one you need.
Herbs might sound difficult to find and if you feel all the options we gave
you till now sounds too remedy like, wait for the next one.
If you love a little extra sweetness to everything you take, honey is the
best remedy for you. But, we have a catch here.
4.
Honey and
Garlic.
It might sound like an odd combination but the qualities of these 2
ingredients compliment each other in every way.
In order to make the magic dish, peeled garlic cloves have to be placed in
a jar filled with honey.
Let this rest for next 5 days.
Place this jar in the refrigerator and take 1 clove of garlic with 1
teaspoon honey every day.
Garlic's effectiveness towards strengthening the immune system has been
well known since the early civilisations.
Extra zing it adds to every cuisine isn't the only reason humans started
using it, you see?
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health,
garlic can slow down
arterial hardening and help in lowering blood pressure.
It contains a high concentration of sulfur-containing compounds called
allicin which give garlic its immune-boosting properties.
Honey present in here isn't just for mere sweetness.
Honey has strong antioxidant properties, which makes it a cherry on the
cake.
5.
Amla Water.
Apart from being a rich source of Vitamin C, Amla, also known as Indian
gooseberry, helps detox your system.
It also efficiently increases iron and calcium absorption.
Just allow amla to soak in a glass of water overnight and you'll get your
potion to good health ready in the morning.
This berry is actually a very potent source of multiple minerals.
It contains antioxidants, ellagic acid and gallic acid.
Carotene present in Amla is also good for eyesight.
By now you might feel that every remedy we talked about has some or the
other special ingredient in it.
What if we said there isn't any in our last pick?
6.
Water.
Yes, you read it right.
All remedies we talked about had water as their basic solvent.
Importance and potential of water are often overlooked.
Water in itself is a strong natural immune booster.
Having a sufficient amount of water helps in detoxification and better
gaseous exchange in the body.
It also helps in better removal of pathogens.
Isn't that what we expect from all those expensive face masks and drinks in
a supermarket?
So next time, before you pick a commercially available detoxing drink,
think again. You might already be carrying one in your backpack.
So these were my top 6 picks of home remedies which you should definitely
consider making
a part of your routine.
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Do you know any other rare and exotic home remedy you'd like to share?
Which one do you prefer more?
Slow treatment by home remedies or a fast one by antibiotics?
Do let us know in the comment section below.
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