Colds and cola can be used, among which ginger plays the main role, which can drive away the cold in the body

At the beginning of a cold, many people are used to going to a tea restaurant to have a cup of hot lemon cola and ginger. , relieve symptoms. It is said that the effect is quite good.

What is the meaning of this "pleasure"? According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, ginger can activate qi and activate blood circulation. If you have a cold that is caused by wind and cold, and you feel cold and hot at first, and you feel stuffy and have no appetite, a cup of "Jin" ginger cola can indeed warm the stomach and drive away wind and cold, which can be regarded as the right medicine. There is also a dietary prescription, which is to use tangerine peel and ginger to make porridge instead of three meals. It is especially suitable for those who have the virus in their stomach.

As for orange juice, it is said that it can speed up the recovery of colds. Is this true? Supplementing more vitamin C in daily life can indeed reduce the chance of infection. However, since most fruits are cold in nature and can easily cause coughs, it is not advisable to eat more when you have a cough. Only apples can be barely eaten, or oranges can be stewed and heated before eating, but the taste will of course be different.

There is also a simple recipe that is very effective in reducing nasal discharge. The only drawback is that the taste is not good: boil the ginger for 20 minutes, then add light tofu drum and three rice noodles, and 1 qian ( 3 grams) mint leaves and cook for about 2 minutes

For preventing colds, although we cannot conquer it, we still have ways to prevent and relieve symptoms. As another cold season approaches, You can try some methods to deal with colds.

Hot water foot bath: Soak your feet in hot water (temperature until almost unbearable) for 15 minutes every night. Pay attention to the amount of water covering the top of your feet when soaking your feet. After soaking, your feet should be Redness, can prevent colds.

Eating green onions raw: When eating green onions raw, you can heat oil and pour it on the shredded green onions, and then eat it with tofu and other cold dishes. It is not only delicious, but also can prevent colds.

Rinse your mouth with salt water: Rinse your mouth with light salt water every morning and evening and after meals to remove oral bacteria. When influenza is prevalent, you should pay more attention to gargling with salt water. At this time, gargling with your head tilted up will have a better effect on fully rinsing the throat with salt water.

Cold water bath: Use cold water when washing your face every day. Use a handful of water to wash your nostrils, that is, gently inhale a little water with your nostrils (be careful not to inhale too deeply to avoid choking) and then blow it out. Repeat as many times as possible. Second-rate.

Massage the nasal groove: rub your hands together, heat your palms and massage the Yingxiang point (located in the nasal groove, horizontally at the midpoint of the outer edge of the nose) more than ten times, which can prevent colds and relieve nasal congestion symptoms after a cold.

Breath steam: When you first catch a cold, pour boiling water into a cup and take a deep breath into the hot air until the water in the cup cools down. Several times a day can relieve nasal congestion symptoms.

Blow hot air on the face: When a cold starts, you can use a hair dryer to blow hot air on the temples for 3 to 5 minutes, several times a day, which can reduce symptoms and speed up recovery.

Rub hands: Rubbing hands is very effective in reducing the incidence of colds. Because rubbing hands can promote blood circulation, clear the meridians, and enhance the immune function of the upper respiratory tract to resist colds.

Drink boiled water: The climate is dry in autumn and winter, and the human body is easily dehydrated. Drinking boiled water regularly can not only meet the needs of the human body, but also have the effect of diuresis, detoxification, and elimination of waste in the body.

Eat more "red foods": Red foods refer to foods that are red, orange-red or brown-red, such as red peppers, carrots, pumpkins, tomatoes, onions, hawthorns, red apples, red dates, and sea buckthorn. , persimmons, etc. A common feature of these foods is that they are rich in β-carotene, which can prevent and treat colds. This is because carotene has multiple functions such as capturing oxygen free radicals in the human body and participating in the synthesis of vitamin A. It can also enhance the vitality of human macrophages and play a role in fighting colds.

Onion drink: Onion water is not very tasty, but it has a special effect on treating stubborn colds. As we all know, onions have bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects. Onion drink preparation method: cut half an onion into small pieces, add 250 ml of milk, cook for a while, and add an appropriate amount of honey. Best to drink before going to bed.

Ginger egg therapy: Boil 50 grams of ginger with water, add 2 duck eggs, mix well, add 20 ml of white wine, a little salt, and cook for 5 minutes. Eat the eggs and drink the soup before covering yourself with a quilt. Rest is very effective in preventing and treating winter colds.

Ginger syrup: First add brown sugar to an appropriate amount of water, boil it and then add ginger. Drink it while it is hot after 10 minutes to prevent colds.

Vinegar fumigation: Use vinegar to fumigate the room once a day in the morning and evening for 20 minutes each time, which can eliminate viruses in the room.

Physical exercise: Insisting on physical exercise, such as walking, running, climbing, playing ball, practicing boxing, etc., can improve the body's ability to withstand the cold and prevent the occurrence of colds

On the contrary, it is hot and refreshing. You might as well drink it, because fresh lemon is rich in vitamin C, which is appetizing and refreshing, and the honey can be moisturizing. Drinking it hot will really relieve the itching and discomfort in the throat.