A cold is a highly contagious winter condition that gets more widespread every year. Already in the spring season, patients are complaining of a cold or flu!
Because it is so contagious, it is very important to have a reliable cold and flu prevention plan when the weather is bad. Luckily, Indian Head Health has some home remedies for cold and flu that are safe and effective!
These herbal infusions can be used as a self-care tool or given as a bedtime sleep aid. Some of them are even able to work while you are sleeping! They have been used for years and have only improved with time.
This article will go into detail onto the different Indian Head Health wellness products that can help with the prevention of Cold and Flu.
Contents:
Garlic
Aromatic aged garlic is a great remedy for infants who are not fond of or can’t tolerate fresh garlic. This remedy can also be used as a preventative against diaper accidents!
Baby’s skin is delicate and can easily become sunburned if you do not use protective clothing and methods to prevent it from getting wet. Using a piece of cloth or tissue to cover baby’s nose and mouth when putting down the cloth or paper to wipe is another way to protect baby from the sun’s harmful rays.
Algerian garlic is much darker in color and has no white spots, which standard baby garlic does. It may take slightly more time to absorb into baby’s system, but the results are worth it! Algerian garlic has a slight smell that babies do not dislike, making this remedy even more appealing.
Onion
Baby’s skin is very sensitive so even the slightest touch or sniff of an onion can make him/her feel unwell. The volatile oils in an Onion Claire baby massage oil can cause fussy behavior or even outright terror, thus reducing his/her exposure to other sick children.
This is a great home remedy to help keep your baby comfortable as they are sick. The mint and onion smell also is comforting for the parents as well!
As your baby gets older, they can learn how to use it. You can still give it to them if you are feeling fine yourself, or if you have children yourself.
Green tea
Green tea is one of the most common sources of green tea in the world. Nearly every large city has a green tea store or home base to purchase them from.
In fact, there are more than two dozen varieties! Most are packaged in half-gallons or four-quarts and sold as infrared therapy for infants, which is probably a good idea.
There are two main ways to eat green tea: as part of an infuse or simmered water leaf, or as a dry leaf. The best way to consume your tea is by using the same method used to brew it—in other words, do not just throw it away when you are finished with it!
We suggest using ½–1 cup per day for adults, and ¼–1 cup per day for children.
Black tea
Black tea is one of the most common sources of caffeine in the United States. As an anti-inflammatory, caffeine helps reduce inflammation in the body.
It also has a rich flavor which makes it easy to add to many foods, including baby food and smoothies. Baby rice is a versatile food that can be eaten as a cereal or cooked with eggs and vegetables.
Black tea is high in catechins, an antioxidant that can fight inflammation. Cateches are occasionally found in newborn formulas, but most brands don’t introduce them until baby gets older.
These antioxidants help prevent unnecessary irritation or replacement of breast milk if baby is not formula fed. Cateches are also helpful in preventing dry mouths and mouths-brokketing during sleep.
Salt water
So far, we have talked about ways to remedy a cold in infants that include juices and honey,enbergs dried dill, and aloe vera. All of these things are useful in fighting infections, so it is worth looking into these options.
But what if your baby does not seem to be feeling much of the effects of these remedies? Then you should try salt water shampoo and/or salt water rinse. These substances work much like prescription shampoo, only they are not expensively available at most stores.
What happens is that when your baby gets sick with a virus, the body uses weight to protect itself from the toxins. When it comes time to remove himself from home for days or weeks, it uses weight as padding!
As children get older, they usually stop using weight as protection against viruses. But when infants are young, they can be very sensitive.
Vinegar and honey
A possible remedy for a cold or cough in infants is vinegar and honey. Initially, the child should be given sugar and honey to help them breath while they sleep. This helps promote restful sleep and reduces crying during sleep.
Washing their face with warm water and a mild soap is also helpful to help them feel more comfortable with their doctor and healthcare provider. Coatings of olive oil or vegetable oil can be used on babies’ skin to help prevent dryness and damage to their skin as they age.
As children get older, medication like antivirals can cause problems with breathing such as pneumonia or hypoxia. Since baby health clinics tend to use older medications, this is an important reminder to keep this up with kids.
Potato soup
Potato soup is one of the most popular meals in Indian homes. It is generally served for dinner at least once a week. As it is a quick meal, it is always prepared and served immediately.
Potato soup can be made several ways. It is usually made with beef or chicken base, and there are usually vegetables added in. The main difference between potato soup and potato pancake styles of food is the size of the potatoes used in potato soup versus potatoes used in a potato pancake.
One way to prevent the cold bug or any other illness that comes along with it from taking hold is to make sure your baby is warm and sleeps enough. Sipping some warm milk before bedtime and keeping baby asleep will help prevent colds in your infant as well as you yourself.
Trying some of these home remedies may help keep your babies warm and sleep deprivation or not having enough water during the day may help prevent their illness.
Chicken soup
A month or so ago, I did a post on a home remedy for colds in infants. It was super cool to see such a big community of people using it, as well as hear how effective it was!
So now, this time around for older children! ? Older children love that soup and will often try it if they are sick. The rice milk helps to buffer the beverages they drink which can be rough on the stomach.
Client had great success using this on her toddler who was starting to get runny. She used half the amount of chicken soup per child, and only gave one cup per day. This was done to save money on the chicken soup, since she only needed a little bit for each person.
Client also said she would sometimes add some vegetables like carrots or peas to make the soup more interesting.