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7 Hot Drinks to Fight common cold during Winter

2- Hot Honey-Lemon With Ginger

When you have the common cold, stay at home. The airborne droplets from a sick person are easily inhaled by another person. In addition, a person who has the cold can spread it through touching or sneezing on surfaces. However, if the symptoms last more than 10 days or worsen, you should seek medical attention. Fortunately, a cold is typically harmless and can be treated with medication. The symptoms can be delayed or stopped with rest and fluids. You should also avoid contacting people with the cold until it clears up.
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You can never go wrong with this recipe. This is the one I use most, and it’s fantastic when a sore throat starts coming on.

Made with fresh ginger, lemon, and honey, this caffeine-free tea is my go-to fight common cold. Here’s why:

·        Honey soothes and coats the throat. It’s also antimicrobial (kills or slows the spread of bacteria or viruses).

·        Ginger is warming has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It also can give your immune system a boost, reducing the number of days you have a sore throat.

·        Lemon is packed with vitamin C, which can speed your recovery time.

Steps to Make Hot Honey-Lemon With Ginger

  • Place about 1 tablespoon of raw honey in the bottom of a mug.
  • Add another tablespoon of lemon juice. Fresh is best, but bottled works if you have it.
  • For an extra kick, stick a slice of fresh ginger in there.
  • Pour boiling water over everything, stir, and let the ginger steep for 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove the ginger, and enjoy your drink.

Your throat is about to feel so much better!

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