In the season of colds, you need to be especially attentive to your health. Despite the fact that a cold does not pose a particular danger, its manifestations, such as coughing, runny nose, headache and sore throat, can be very unpleasant.
The first day of a cold is especially important! Consider a few drink recipes that will help you recover faster and return to your normal rhythm of life.
1. Tea from ginger root, honey and lemon
Ginger has an anti-inflammatory effect. During a cold, he will relieve a sore throat. Vitamin C contained in lemon will restore the immune system, and honey will relieve headaches and migraine symptoms.
To make a drink, take a medium-sized ginger root and peel it, cut the ginger into thin plates. Boil 1 liter of water, place slices of ginger in a boiling liquid, cook for 10-15 minutes over low heat. Add 2-3 tbsp. tablespoons of honey. Pour the broth into the carafe and let cool slightly. Add a few slices of lemon to the tea.
2. Chamomile broth
Thanks to its antibacterial and analgesic effect, chamomile decoction will alleviate the symptoms of a cold.
To make such a decoction, place 2 teaspoons of medicinal chamomile flowers in a glass of boiling water. Wait for the tea to brew.
3. Stewed dried apricots and grapes
When dried, the fruits do not lose their beneficial properties, due to this compote of dried apricots and raisins will enrich the body with vitamins and improve well-being during the illness.
Wash dried fruits and leave them in clean water at room temperature for 20 minutes. Boil water in a saucepan, add dried fruits and cook for about half an hour.
4. Tea with baked milk and cinnamon
Baked milk in combination with black tea has a calming and warming effect, cinnamon relieves inflammation in the throat and eliminates pathogenic bacteria.
Brew black leaf tea, add warm baked milk and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
5. Drink from pureed sea buckthorn
Sea buckthorn berries contain a large amount of vitamins, including vitamin C, which has a beneficial effect on the immune system.
To prepare a sea buckthorn drink, rub the sea buckthorn berries through cheesecloth, add sugar and lemon juice. Mix the mashed berry with warm boiled water.
We believe that the proposed recipes for drinks will not only remove the unpleasant symptoms of SARS, but also strengthen the body as a whole. It will also be useful to take them for the prevention of seasonal diseases. But you should not give such drinks to children under 3 years old. And remember that some ingredients are strong allergens. For example, honey or sea buckthorn. Do not forget to take care of your body in the cold season. Be healthy!
