Home Remedies/Chapter 2

General immunity Drinking a reasonable amount of, though not too much, plain, clean water can help control weight gain.Marshall Mallika The big benefits of plain water https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/big-benefits-plain-water-201605269675 Harvard Health Blog 8 December 2020 26 May 2016How much water should you drink? https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-much-water-should-you-drink Harvard Health Harvard Health Publishing 8 December 2020 A warm, but not super hot, cup of tea contains polyphenols, which can help a body fight off free radicals.Tea https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/tea/ The Nutrition Source 7 December 2020 en-us 26 July 2019 Chicken Soup with vegetables can help relieve nasal congestion and sore throats.The Healing Powers of Chicken Soup Student Affairs https://studentaffairs.duke.edu/blog-entry/healing-powers-chicken-soup studentaffairs.duke.edu 8 December 2020 Turmeric is a healthy ingredient, that can give you a slight edge when fighting off inflammation.Explaining turmeric’s health benefits and limitations https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/blog/explaining-turmerics-health-benefits-and-limitations wexnermedical.osu.edu 8 December 2020 enBenefits of Turmeric https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/postings/2020/02/turmeric.php healthcare.utah.edu 8 December 2020 en Sweating in a Sauna regularly can help prevent, but not cure, colds.Can you actually sweat out a sickness? SiOWfa16: Science in Our World: Certainty and Controversy https://sites.psu.edu/siowfa16/2016/12/02/can-you-actually-sweat-out-a-sickness/ sites.psu.edu 8 December 2020 Other aspects of health Consuming Thulasi, also known as Holy Basil may assist in reducing stress and contains a number of nutrients.College Acupuncture & Massage Basil May Slow Aging Process https://www.amcollege.edu/blog/basil-may-slow-aging-process www.amcollege.edu 7 December 2020 en-us The smell of Oregano oils can be beneficial for your skin.How and why to use essential oils https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/blog/essential-oils wexnermedical.osu.edu 8 December 2020 en If you are otherwise healthy and don't have conditions like diabetes or circulation issues, you may consider wrapping your feet in a cold soaked towel for ten to fifteen minutes, then go to sleep while wearing dry socks on top of cold socks to decrease congestion and promote sleep.A Surprising Cold Remedy for the Post Holiday Months https://health.bastyr.edu/news/health-tips/2017/01/surprising-cold-remedy-post-holiday-months Bastyr's Health Tips and Recipes 8 December 2020 en Middle-Ear Infection Cut a heated onion in half and clasp it around the ears for a smoothing effect.Find the Cause of Your Child's Ear Infection https://bastyr.edu/news/health-tips/2011/09/find-cause-your-childs-ear-infection Bastyr University 8 December 2020 en Still, this is just a supplementary treatment to a doctor's attention, so please go see a doctor anyway. Untreated ear infections can cause severe scarring of the eardrums and lead to increasing deafness over time! You should not use Sweet Oil in your ears. It does ease pain briefly, however can feed fungi in your ear, making the problem worse.School McGovern Medical Swimmer's Ear Discussion https://med.uth.edu/orl/online-ear-disease-photo-book/chapter-11-swimmers-ear/swimmers-ear-discussion/ Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 8 December 2020 en See a doctor. Sore Throat Sucking on popsicles or ice cubes can be a cheap and effective way to make sure your throat is moist, soothing the soreness somewhat.Sore Throat? Here's What to Do University Health Service https://uhs.umich.edu/strep uhs.umich.edu 8 December 2020 Again, a visit to the doctor is not negotiable, you might need antibiotics. References