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“One of the most proven remedies for the cough of a chest cold is honey,” Dr. Cory Fisher, a family medicine physician at Cleveland Clinic, told TODAY. The more local, the better, he added.
Chicken soup has been a go-to cold remedy for centuries. Moses Maimonides , a 12th century Egyptian Jewish philosopher, prescribed it as a cure for respiratory illnesses.
Eating garlic by the spoonful to ward off a cold Garlic is delicious in Italian dishes, less so when eaten raw as a clove, as some TikTokers do to fight off a cold.
Fire cider is a pungent concoction that is made of apple cider vinegar, onions, garlic and horseradish, sometimes with citrus, ginger, and hot peppers. It is steeped for weeks and used once it becomes tangy and hot. [1] [2] This home remedy drink is utilized to strengthen the immune system and ward off cold-weather illness. [3]
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Alternative treatments used for the common cold include numerous home remedies and alternative medicines. Scientific research regarding the efficacy of each treatment is generally nonexistent or inconclusive. [1] [2] [3] Current best evidence indicates prevention, including hand washing and neatness, [4] [5] and management of symptoms. [6]
Modern ratatouille uses tomatoes as a foundation for sautéed garlic, onion, zucchini (courgette), aubergine (eggplant), bell pepper, marjoram, fennel and basil. Instead of basil, bay leaf and thyme, or a mix of green herbs like herbes de Provence can be used. The modern version does not appear in print until c. 1930. [5]
Gargling salt water (roughly 1/4 to 1/2 a teaspoon in a glass of warm water) can soothe the inflammation in your throat, improving symptoms like cough, pain, and post-nasal drip.