Become Cold-Free In a Mere 24 Hours
It’s cold and flu season, and once the
early symptoms hit, you can’t help but feel helpless, hoping that the
disease will pass as quickly and painlessly as possible, and run to the
pharmacy to get medicine and a month’s worth of Kleenex. Even a cold
that lasts just a few days can leave us weak for up to a couple of weeks
after the symptoms are gone, which is a big problem. Luckily, we’ve got
some good news for you, you can beat this thing in 24 hours by
following this guide.
Stage one: 7:00am, Take a hot shower
It might be difficult to get out of bed at this hour, especially if
you’re feeling sick, but the steam in the shower will clear up your
sinuses, making it easier to breathe. In addition, there are quite a few
other health benefits of taking a hot shower.
Stage two: 8:00am, take two teaspoons of
Elderberry syrup
You can find elderberry syrup in most health stores. The syrup is made
of the fruits of the elderberry, which disrupt viral bonding with the
cell lining, thus slowing down and even completely blocking the spread
of the viral infection in your body. Furthermore, elderberries were
found to ease cold and flu symptoms, as well as throat infections and
sinus infections. It’s important to note that elderberries should not be
consumed raw, but instead consumed as a syrup. Take two teaspoons of
the syrup three times a day to ease your symptoms and shorten the
lifespan of the disease.
Stage three: 9:00am, instead of coffee and
cereal, have tea and eggs
Eggs are packed full of proteins and essential amino acids, all of which
strengthen the body and help it combat the viral infection. Make
yourself a hot cup of tea with honey and fresh lemon juice, and fry some
eggs. Remember to add the honey to your tea – it’s far more effective
than most cough syrups. If you’re vegan or allergic to eggs, you can
substitute them with a chickpea flour pancake instead, which is rich in
proteins, omega 6, and B vitamins.
Chickpea pancake recipe
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons chickpea flour,
100 grams chopped tofu,
4
chopped cilantro leaves,
handful of mushrooms,
handful of pumpkin seeds,
½ chopped onion,
4 Brazil nuts,
3 tablespoons of raw tahini,
1 cup of
water,
salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation: Combine all the ingredients (except the cilantro, onion,
and mushrooms) until the mixture is nice and smooth. Quickly fry the
onion and mushrooms, then add the mixture and fry over a high flame for
about three minutes.
Stage four: 12:30pm, add chickpeas and
pumpkin seeds to your salad
Chickpeas and pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of zinc, which is
essential in the body’s fight against infections and inflammations.
There are several studies that found that adding zinc to your daily
intake during the first 24 hours of a cold will reduce its intensity
considerably. If you don’t want to add chickpeas or pumpkin seeds, you
can just use a zinc supplement.
Stage five: 2:00pm, refill your water
bottle
When you’re sick, the body requires a lot of fluids to fight the
inflammation, because as body temperature starts to spike, it increases
water evaporation in the body, which can lead to dehydration.
Additionally, the body needs liquids to help flush out the congestion
that accumulates in the nose and throat, so make sure to add an extra
two cups of water on top of your daily consumption. Remember that a cup
of tea or a cup of soup is not a direct replacement for a cup of water.
Stage six: 3:00pm, take a walk outside
You’ll be amazed how much a 20 minute walk outside can boost your energy
levels and reduce your aches and pains. Walking outside also helps by
opening up your sinuses, making it much easier to breath. Studies have
also shown that exercise increases the number of beneficial bacteria in
your gut, helping the body’s immune system.
Stage seven: 6:30pm, have real chicken soup
It’s not a myth that chicken soup does the body wonders in times of
illness, as the cooked chicken releases the amino acid Cysteine, which
works like a bronchitis cure. If you want to boost the flavor and
healing abilities of your soup, add some garlic, which is known as a
powerful anti-inflammatory, as well as some hot red pepper that contains
Capsaicin, which eases congestion.
Stage eight: 9:00pm, Clear your nose and
throat
A congested nose and throat can turn from a discomfort into a severe
inflammation, and that is why it is important to clear your sinuses
before you go to bed. All you have to do is add a teaspoon of salt to a
glass of warm water, and gargle the salt-water for 30 seconds at a time,
until you’ve finished the glass. As a bonus, this process is great for
your gums too.
Stage nine: 10:00pm, Go to bed
When fighting a cold, watching TV until the middle of the night is not a
good idea, because your body needs at least 7 hours of sleep in order
to beat the disease. A smart thing to do is to add an extra pillow that
will prop up your head - this will help keep your sinuses and airways
clear, meaning that you’ll enjoy a significantly higher quality of
sleep, something you’ll be thankful for the following day.