Many of us have to suffer with an occasional bout of the sniffles that could involve coughing and sneezing. When it happens, it can really take the life force out of you and make it difficult for you to get through the day. Not only can it sap you of your energy, it may also cause anybody nearby to run for the hills so they don’t catch it.
Things get even worse when you have a persistent cough. The coughing can keep you up all night and it can also affect anyone within earshot. When small children have a problem with coughing, it can be an even bigger issue because of their developing immune system. They may just not be able to fight the virus that can lead to the common cold or flu.
A trip to the doctor will usually get you a prescription for cough syrup as most doctors feel it is the only solution to ease the discomfort. What they likely don’t know and if they do know, they will tell you, is that pharmaceutical solutions are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to treatments. Not only that, medications can cause side effects and complications if they are taken too long.
Some of the side effects you may experience when you try conventional cold therapy include headaches, migraines, drowsiness, rapid heart rate and dizziness. Those medications may contain codeine another narcotics, some of which may be better avoided.
If you’re looking for a natural remedy, you will likely find plenty that include raw honey and other natural ingredients. If you want something that works quickly, try this ginger and honey wrap.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger or ginger powder
raw natural honey
olive oil
flour
You will also need a gauze, napkins and adhesive tape.
How to use the honey wrap?
Stir the flour in your honey until well combined.
Drizzle in some olive oil, and add the ginger. Stir again.
Transfer the paste-like mixture on a napkin and wrap the gauze
around it.
Secure it on your back or chest using an adhesive tape.
A child should wear the wrap for three hours before bedtime but an adult can keep the wrap on overnight. A wrap will make you sweat more.
There are no side effects but you should be cautious with children who may have sensitive skin.
Who Is Rachel Lim?
Rachel Lim is a mother who used the ginger and honey wrap on her child and was amazed at the results. She used tinfoil and she did alter the recipe slightly. Rather than using olive oil, she used coconut oil and added ginger juice to the mixture.
Her baby would cough at night for 2-3 hours after she fell asleep. When she applied the wrap on her baby, she would let it work for 4 hours.
After using the wrap, her baby got well and stopped crying through the night. The congestion was gone. It brought the needed relief for her young baby.
Ginger and honey have long been used for their healing properties. People everywhere are using these natural treatments again.
H/T: Healthy Food House
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