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7 Healing Foods to fight common cold

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1. Chicken soup why: It's been called nature's penicillin and is at the top of the list for its curative powers. Hot chicken soup helps clear clogged airways, 2. Hot and spicy food Chilies or spicy sauces to help ease congestion. Cook Indian or other ethnic foods that contain these ingredients, or simply add a spicy sauce to foods for extra zip 3. Garlic This fragrant bulb contains a flavoring agent called alliin which acts as a decongestant. Garlic is also believed to act as an antioxidant and destroy free- radicals, the active oxygen molecules that damage cells 4. Fluids To keep you liquefied. 5. Citrus fruits Reach for citrus fruits to increase your vitamin C intake. Drink orange juice for breakfast, snack on half a grapefruit, or add tangerine slices to a lunchtime salad. Getting an increased amount of vitamin C is especially important if you smoke, as smoking increases both your risk of catching a cold and your body's need for this protective vitamin....

Top 6 spices from colds and flu

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Winter - time for colds, flu, SARS and ARI. How to prevent their appearance and get rid of ailments in case of illness? Help in the usual spices, herbs and spices. Cinnamon Cinnamon contains a lot of antibacterial substances and for this reason it is advisable to apply for the prevention of colds and even the flu. For the preparation of such preventive home means you need to brew half teaspoon ground cinnamon boiling purified water (about three-quarters cup). After that you should add to the mix a pinch of black pepper. During the epidemic use this tool to half a glass of tea with a bit of sugar and honey. This infusion of cinnamon will help you strengthen your immune system and improve the body. Mint Peppermint used in the preparation of many remedies against colds, both in formal and in folk medicine. This is due to the fact that the flavorful herb contains in its composition flavonoids, vitamins, tanning agents, and most importantly, healing essential oils. Due within the ...

How not to get sick in winter: Top 5 Tips

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Many believe that the cold winter is inevitable. But adherence to the simple recommendations made ​​by experts, can significantly reduce this risk. Do not touch the face . We can touch the face (nose, mouth) unconsciously, but in the meantime, it contributes to the spread of viruses, says Dr. Michael Langan, a primary care physician and associate professor of the medical center at Ohio State University Wexner. Previous studies have shown that humans are polluting microbes hands more often than wash them. Wash your hands . Proper hand washing (with soap and water for 20 seconds) to prevent the spread of germs. On the road, you can use a hand sanitizer. Get a flu shot . WHO believes that the best way to protect from viruses and influenza complications. Avoid colds people . At least, limit your contact with those who got the flu or the common cold. Especially need to take care of oneself to people with chronic diseases, pregnant women and young children. Be active and have he...

Cold can have serious health consequences

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Colds are often considered frivolous, it has received little attention and are often transferred to the legs. But the cold is not so harmless. When it often develop complications, the consequences of which may remain for a lifetime. Development of a cold, or acute respiratory disease caused by viruses. Usually the disease is mild and for its treatment 2-3 days enough to lie down in bed, allowing the body to overcome the infection themselves and recover. If the health condition is not improving, more than three days of fever persists and join new symptoms should consult a doctor. Risk of complications Colds can cause bacterial infection accession and acute inflammation of the sinuses, middle ear, nose and throat with the development of angina. In these diseases, there is a feeling of pressure in the forehead or at the base of the nose, dull headache, sore throat when swallowing. complication of colds often becomes acute bronchitis. Acute bronchitis persists for a long time resist...

Professor and Student

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Professor : You are a Christian, aren't you, son ? Student : Yes, sir. Professor: So, you believe in GOD ? Student : Absolutely, sir. Professor : Is GOD good ? Student : Sure. Professor: Is GOD all powerful ? Student : Yes. Professor: My brother died of cancer even though he prayed to GOD to heal him. Most of us would attempt to help others who are ill. But GOD didn't. How is this GOD good then? Hmm? (Student was silent.) Professor: You can't answer, can you ? Let's start again, young fella. Is GOD good? Student : Yes. Professor: Is satan good ? Student : No. Professor: Where does satan come from ? Student : From … GOD … Professor: That's right. Tell me son, is there evil in this world? Student : Yes. Professor: Evil is everywhere, isn't it ? And GOD did make everything. Correct? Student : Yes. Professor: So who created evil ? (Student did not answer.) Professor: Is there sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All th...