Coughs and Colds



Coughs and Colds

Pregnancy can cause your mucous membranes to swell. This can make it more difficult to get rid of coughs, colds, etc. Prevention is key here. Eat well, and get plenty of rest and exercise. Also avoid people who are contagious if possible.

Suggestions:

• Well balanced diet

• Increase Vitamin C foods

• Eating garlic or onions can help with infections

• Zinc and Vitamin C supplements will help increase your resistance

• B vitamins help if you are under stress

• Use a humidifier

• Use Aconite 6X every two hours for 24 hours at the first sign of a cold

• Allium Cepa 6C three times daily for a streaming head cold

• Eucalyptus, lavender, lemon and tea tree: 2 drops pf each oil into a bowl of water, inhale steam for 10 minutes Do not use in conjunction with homeopathic remedies.

• Herbal Decoction for colds:

4 Cloves

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

a few slices of fresh ginger

1 pints of water

a slice of lemon

honey

Add the spices to the water, bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the lemon and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey. Drink a hot cup of this every 2 hours.

Cold Tea:

Peppermint

Chickweed

Echinacea

Blackberry leaves

Mix equal parts of the herbs in a container and take a heaping teaspoon into a tea bag. Steep in boiling water for 10 minutes. Sweeten with honey. You can drink this as often as needed for cold symptoms

• Chicken Soup or Miso Soup

• Neti Pot- a wonder cure!!

• Sleep propped up with pillows

• Chiropratic Care- they can work your sinuses

• Steam your bathroom and breathe

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