Written By: Pavitra Sampath | Published : December 19, 2014 7:37 PM IST
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Priyanka Chopra is known to be a multi-tasker. An actor, singer, philanthropist and humanitarian, the actress seems to have a whole host of hats she needs to juggle. After falling ill on the sets of Bajirao Mastani and suffering from conjunctivitis earlier this year, it seems the star has taken ill again, and this time she has the sniffles. In a tweet the leggy lass said, 'Seems like it's gonna be a early cozy nite with hot soup and my atchoos!!! Nice!'.
It seems Priyanka knows exactly what to do to treat her cold, but do you? Here are some natural ways to help beat a cold.
Remedy#1: Garlic with its powerful antioxidants is one of the best protective agents against cough and cold. If you feel a mild earache, it could be a result of congestion due to the cold. For such conditions, lightly crush a clove of garlic, wrap it in clean cotton and place it in the ear but not so far in that it accidentally gets pushed inside. You may like to know how a clove of garlic helps keep the doctor at bay.
Remedy #2: For cough and cold, take about 4-5 cloves of garlic, lightly crush and saut in a little ghee and consume. Alternatively, you may also juice four cloves of garlic, two tomatoes, and a lemon to make a delicious antibacterial and antiviral drink. Some people combine these same ingredients in a blender to prepare a tomato and garlic soup with a little rock salt if necessary. You may like to read about 9 causes of cough.
Remedy #3: Turmeric is rich in curcumin and volatile oils that have a protective as well as therapeutic action in persons suffering from cough and cold. As soon as you feel a scratchy sensation in your throat that indicates the onset of a sore throat or cough, make it a practice to use turmeric to avoid aggravating the problem. The easiest way of using turmeric is to drink hot milk into which you have mixed in a little quantity of turmeric. You should know about the top 10 reasons turmeric is great for your health.
Remedy #4: Some people also prepare a tea using turmeric. Boil 4 cups of water, mix in 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and keep for 10 minutes. Strain using a fine strainer if necessary, and then mix in a little honey and lemon your medicinal turmeric tea is ready.
Remedy #5: Besides the turmeric tea mentioned above, there are other herbal teas that also help people who suffer from frequent cough and cold. These teas combine the beneficial effects of different ingredients such as pepper, ginger, tulsi and cinnamon and thus help keep the flu bugs away. Mix in 4 pods of cardamom, 4 corns of black pepper, 4 cloves, a few small slices of fresh ginger and a small piece of cinnamon in water. Allow the mixture to boil, turn the flame to low, cover the vessel and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Then strain the tea, mix in a little milk or honey and drink it hot.
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