Here are five home remedies for simple illnesses that you can incorporate to get better without relying on antibiotics:
Viral flu
Very common among kids and adults, seasonal viral fever is nothing more than our body’s immunity having a little difficulty adjusting to weather changes. But this can be treated at home without pills and tonics. Natural home remedies enable you to carry out daily tasks without making you feel dizzy, nauseous or tired.
Remedy:
Boil 20 basil leaves in water and add 3-4 garlic cloves. Let the water reduce to half its quantity. Drink this water 3-4 times daily to ensure it’s warm. Basil has antibacterial and inflammatory properties that help strengthen your immune system and fight the viral flu. Due to its hot nature, garlic helps reduce your body’s temperature.
Indigestion
Also known as dyspepsia, indigestion is a health condition characterized by a burning sensation or pain in your upper abdomen. You can also experience specific symptoms, including bloating, nausea, gas and burping after eating or drinking. Indigestion is also a widespread problem today that is caused mainly due to poor eating habits, which can lead to constipation and indigestion.
Remedy:
Soak a handful of raisins in a cup of water and leave overnight. In the morning, drink the water and eat the raisins. Raisins are known to add high fiber to our colon, thereby flushing out unwanted waste. This yummy dry fruit is also rich in vitamins A, C, and E, making it perfect for your stomach’s health.
Joint pain
Pain in a joint (where two or more bones meet together) is discomfort that affects joints throughout your entire body. For example, a hip joint connects your thigh bone to your pelvis. It can be felt in your hands, feet, knees and spine. While pain in your joints can be persistent, they can also come and go. You can also feel your joints to be stiffer and sore. Joint pain can also restrict your ability to perform daily chores like walking up the stairs, bending down, or carrying a heavy bag. As a result, treatment for joint pain is typically focused on you getting back to performing daily activities and living your life to the fullest.
Remedy:
Alternating between hot and cold therapy can be beneficial for joint pains. Hot therapy helps reduce joint pain and increases blood flow while relaxing muscles. Cold therapy reduces inflammation. Wrap the hot and the cold compresses in a towel (to avoid direct skin contact) and wrap it around the area with the pain. Use the hot compress for 2-3 minutes and the cold compress for about a minute. Aim for 20 minutes of cold and hot therapy 2-3 times a day to feel the difference.
Additionally, make a mixture containing two tablespoons of olive oil, 5-10 drops of peppermint and 5-10 drops of eucalyptus oil. Massage this oil on the aching area until it seeps into the skin. The oil blend will act as a lubricant and improve the blood circulation of the affected area, thereby reducing joint pain.
Cold and cough
Cold and cough are seasonal and can occur frequently, so taking antibiotics or medications for this is not always a good idea. Here are two effective home remedies that you can use to feel better and build up your immunity:
Remedy
Boil some water and add lots of ginger, basil and turmeric. When the quantity has reduced to about half, drink the water. You must do this twice daily – first thing in the morning and before bed at night. Do this regularly for a week, and you will start seeing a difference. All three herbs used are high in nutrition and are anti-allergic. You could also periodically have a warm cup of milk with turmeric daily to control your cold and cough. These remedies will help improve immunity and reduce your chances of infection. It can work well for all family members.
Headache and migraine
Migraines can be quite severe and painful. They can start with a throbbing pain on one side of your head that could worsen with movement. While severe migraines need to be treated with medication, early symptoms can be managed with some home remedies that will help reduce their intensity.
Remedy
Not only is ginger great for colds and coughs, but it can also help with severe headaches. Ginger stimulates digestion and helps deal with nausea, a common symptom during migraines. Another quick relief recipe is cinnamon paste. Make a thick paste with some cinnamon powder and water, apply it on your forehead for 30 minutes and wash it off with warm water. This will give you almost instant relief from migraine. While these home remedies for simple illnesses are affordable and easy to use, it’s important to remember that if any symptom persists and the illness becomes severe, consult a health professional for proper treatment and medication immediately. While natural home remedies can help you manage these simple illnesses, you should opt for OTC (Over-the-counter) antibiotics to take care of such ailments easily.
