Listen to your body and wrap up warm. Especially your throat - there's a reason why opera singers always wear a scarf. This is because warmth opens up the blood vessels, improving blood flow to the mucous membrane in the throat and pharynx. This allows our immune cells to reach the critical area more quickly - and can remove destroyed viruses and bacteria. For the same reason, you should drink warm tea. Thyme and sage supplements are particularly helpful at this time: thyme loosens stuck mucus in coughs and colds, while sage strengthens the protective mucous membrane with antibacterial agents.
Homeopathy can also support the body's self-healing powers (e.g. Meditonsin, from the pharmacy). Used as soon as the first tingling sensation occurs, the active ingredients can provide "help for self-help", as the Frankenberg naturopath Dr. Wolfgang Grebe calls it. He recommends homeopathic complex remedies and says:
In this way, the body helps itself to attack and eliminate cold viruses more quickly and effectively. Taken early enough, the onset of a cold can even be prevented.
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The mucous membrane must not dry out
Moisture. Please also ensure that not only the mucous membranes in the throat and pharynx, but also those in the nose and sinuses remain moist. Only then will they be well supplied with blood. To do this, you can set up humidifiers and place wet towels over the radiator (but wash them after drying, otherwise mold will form). Inhalation also helps. Please note: Do not inhale for too long, but rather several times a day. Wash your face afterwards and apply cream, as water vapor dries out the skin. A nasal douche also works well. It is filled with lukewarm water and a salt mixture. There are ready-made mixtures (drugstore, pharmacy), but if you prefer to mix it yourself, add nine grams of salt to one liter of water. Tip: The liquid should taste like tears.
Take it easy and get plenty of sleep
Bed rest. This classic is now the order of the day, at least on the sofa. After all, such a defensive battle is exhausting for the body. That's why you should give it a rest and not challenge it in any other way. Take a break from sport. It is also important to go to bed early - you should get eight hours of sleep! During sleep, the body carries out clean-up and maintenance work - give it the opportunity to do so.
If the infection does spread, take care of the symptoms. Single remedies are better than combination preparations. So if you have a sore throat, use moisturizing lozenges, nasal spray for a cold and onion compresses for earache. If you have a cough, you can use expectorants during the day or cough suppressants for a good night's sleep. A cold lasts seven days without a doctor, with one week - the aim is to alleviate the symptoms effectively. Once the infection is over, you can easily defy new pathogens!