No more tissues! When you’re ready to be done with the runny nose, stuffy head, and cough try these 12 Tips to Quicker Cold Recovery!
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“Common colds are the main reason that children miss school and adults miss work.” (1) The common cold is experienced by millions of people in United States year-round. Adults average between 2-3 colds a year and children twice as much.
One cold is too much for me!!! And I am definitely for recovering quickly!
The first symptoms of the common cold are sore throat followed by a runny nose, and often sneezing. Most people do not like to stay home and rest when the symptoms first show up but this is often when they share these germs with co-workers, family members, and classmates.
“Most people recover in about 7-10 days from a cold.” (1) Is it possible to speed up your recovery? Lessening your symptoms and the time you are spreading the germs to others??
12 Tips for Quicker Cold Recovery
- Chicken Broth. (or bone broth) Our great-grandmothers had it right! The nutrient and medicinal value of homemade chicken broth is nourishing and healing to our body.
- Nasal Rinse. Use a nasal saline rinse or nasal saline spray at the first onset of a cold. Our nose is a wonderful filtration system for our bodies.
- Take a homeopathic tablet. Immediately take Umcka Cold & Flu tablets. Keep reading to find out why these tablets work wonders!
- Rest. This might be the hardest tip to follow. Slow down when you begin to have symptoms. Go to bed early and clear your schedule to take a rest.
- Increase Vitamin C. Take a quality vitamin C supplement every hour. Drinking or eating foods that contain vitamin C will only increase your blood sugar. Look for a non-synthetic form of Vitamin C that includes citrus bioflavonoids for the best absorption.
- Add garlic, onions and ginger to your diet. Crush fresh garlic in homemade soup.
- Low Impact Exercise. Consider walking or yoga. Remember your body is under stress, chose calming exercise. Avoid exercising in cold weather as that will prolong the symptoms.
- Eat Real Food. Avoid sugary, fried and processed food. Nourish your body!
- Drink Elderberry Juice or tonic. I like this recipe: Easy Homemade Elderberry Tonic.
- Fermented Foods and drinks. Kimchi is an excellent choice when you begin to feel ill. Drinking Kombucha is also healthful. I like to drink elderberry infused kombucha year-round.
- Apply Essential Oil Blends. Keep reading for recommendations.
- Raw Honey & Lemon. 1 tsp. of raw honey has wonderful medicinal qualities. Both of these foods have been linked to healing for years.
2 Favorite Essential Oil Blends
3 Essential Oils for Cold Recovery
Links to your favorite remedies for reducing symptoms!
- Eating Healthy Vegetables Daily – free challenge printable available for the whole family
- How to Make Homemade Kimchi. by Primally Inspired
- Try Dr. Mercola’s Honey and Lemon Cough Syrup.
Do Homeopathic Cold Remedies Work?
Homeopathic cold tablets are popular because they are easy to take, non-drowsy, and they work naturally with our bodies. The best reason is they shorten the duration and symptoms of the common cold.
The only kind our family has used is the namebrand Umcka. The box reads “Umcka is proven effective in clinical studies for alleviating common cold plus nasal, throat and bronchial irritations.”
Umcka is a geranium plant native to South Africa. It has been traditionally used in African medicine for centuries. One study conducted sited that Umcka “may be effective in the alleviating symptoms of acute rhino-sinusitis and the common cold in adults. (2)
My neighbor introduced Umcka to our family. Every one of us has used it over the last year or two. I now keep a box in my pantry. The key to remember is to take one with the first symptom!
Please read the directions for the correct dose for 6-11 year olds and children & adults over the age of 12. It’s always a good idea to run this by your primary caretaker. When it comes to children under the age 6, parents should consult with a physician.
Where to Buy Umcka, Elderberries & Essential Oils.
I would recommend purchasing Umcka through Thrive Market. The availability is great right now, so you can stock your pantry! Use this link for a 25% off discount on Umcka. You can also purchase through Amazon Nature’s Way Umcka Cold and Flu Chewable, Berry, 20 Count
Organic dehydrated elderberries can be found through Amazon. Frontier Elder Berries Whole Organic – 1 lb. Last winter they were often out of stock or the price was almost twice it’s normal selling price. Stock up now on elderberries!
Finding quality essential oils is a must! They have become so popular that manufactures are distorting real essential oils to make a sale. I know a few reputable brands, but the one I would recommend is Young Living. You can make a purchase as a customer at this link.
Shorten Your Cold This Season
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a cold for just a few days. When I get cold symptoms, they usually last for about 3 days. If the common cold should catch up with you this year, be ready!
Stock up on Umcka tablets and prepare elderberry syrup/tonic for the whole family. Elderberry tonic can be kept in the refrigerator.
Have fun and try new vegetables this year; you might surprise yourself! My daughters surprised me by really enjoying homemade coleslaw.
Essential oils are wonderful to have on hand and are easy to use. Purchase a few for the cold season and be ready.
What tips did you like the best? I would enjoy hearing your success stories!
Pursing Better Health Together,
You’ll notice quite a few similarities in this Tips to Boost Your Immune System article.
Sources
1- “Common Colds: Protect Yourself and Others”, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. February 2018. www.cdc.gov
2- “Can Umcka Help Fight Off Colds?”by Cathy Wong, ND. Verywell Health. September 3, 2018. www.verywellhealth.com