What is it Colds? and Traditional Medicine to Cure it
What Is Colds?
It's an illness caused by a tiny living thing called a virus. The coronavirus is responsible for about 20% of cases, while the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and parainfluenza virus cause 10% of colds.
Colds cause a lot of people to stay home. Some estimates say that Americans have 1 billion colds a year.
How a Common Cold Starts
This usually happens if you touch a surface that has germs on it -- a computer keyboard, doorknob, or spoon, for example -- and then touch your nose or mouth.
Common Cold Symptoms
When the cold attacks, you may have symptoms such as:
-Scratchy Or sore throat
-Sneezing
-Nasal congestion
-Watery eyes
-Mucus Drain from your nose to your throat
-More severe symptoms, such as fever or muscle pain, may be a sign that you have the flu than a cold.
6 Natural Remedies to 'Cure' a Cold
Cold season has officially arrived, with coughing, sinus congestion, and the dullness that colds impart. Fortunately, natural cold remedies can help you to beat colds more quickly, and reduce the severity of symptoms.
1. Fresh Ginger Root
Spicy and inexpensive, fresh ginger root is my all-time favorite pick for cold care. Put the finely minced ginger into a tea strainer, and put the tea strainer in a cup. Pour fresh boiling water into the cup. Remove the tea strainer, and squeeze the ginger with a spoon to get a bit more of the ginger juice into the cup.2. Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Drop three to five drops of eucalyptus essential oil into the sink water. Breathe the vapors. Eucalyptus essential oil is nature’s very best decongestant. Essential Oil Organic Eucalyptus, by Aura Cacia, is a good one, or try Aromatic Chest Rub Eucalyptus & Mint, by Badger.3. Echinacea
Even though a recent study found little improvement in colds when Echinacea was used, many other studies have shown that Echinacea, a traditional herbal cold remedy, does in fact reduce both the severity and the duration of colds. Your best Echinacea remedies are those made from fresh Echinacea.Try Gaia Herbs' Organic Echinacea Supreme.