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After being struck with the virus almost four times last month, I decided to search for an article that I had written for Arab News back in 2004.<\/p>\n

Sometimes your own kitchen cabinet can be of much more help than swallowing medicines.<\/p>\n

Honey and turmeric in warm milk always work for me if I get a sore throat. However, I plan on trying more of the recipes below if I fall ill again!<\/p>\n

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Published in Arab News Review \u00a0 | \u00a0 Publication Date: Sat, 2004-10-30<\/h6>\n
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The weather is changing, and there is a runny nose or an aching head where ever you turn. Everyone seems to be suffering from viral infections known as \u2018cold\u2019 and \u2018flu.\u2019\"allergy-18656_1920\"<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, there is no cure for cold or flu, but there are some vaccines. The protection they provide lasts only a year as the virus itself undergoes annual changes. That is why we hear one year of a certain strain of flu, and the next year of a different strain. Most doctors recommend bed rest and plenty of fluids.<\/p>\n

However, there are some traditional recipes to try, for faster healing, if you have a cold or flu.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Herbal Remedies<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Ginger Tea<\/strong><\/p>\n

A satisfying winter beverage: it warms the body, treats the common cold and soothes coughs.<\/p>\n

To prepare it, add a teaspoon of ginger powder, a teaspoon of fennel seeds, a teaspoon of cinnamon and a pinch of powdered cloves to one cup of hot water. Let the herbs brew for about ten minutes; then strain them out of the tea and drink it. You may drink as much as you wish.<\/p>\n

CAUTION: Do not drink ginger tea within two hours of taking aspirin as both are blood thinners.<\/p>\n

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2. Steam Inhalation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Add tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil to hot water and inhale the steam to relieve bronchial and chest congestion.<\/p>\n

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\"shutterstock_33966148\"3. Honey<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Mix a teaspoon of honey with a teaspoon of lemon juice. Take this every 12 hours.<\/p>\n

– Mix a teaspoon of raw onion juice with one teaspoon of honey. Let it stand for 3 to 4 hours before drinking.<\/p>\n

– Drink a mixture of ginger juice and honey three or four times a day. It gives relief from a cough and cold.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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4. Garlic with Turmeric<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crush and boil two garlic cloves in water with half a teaspoon of turmeric powder. It is an excellent remedy for cold.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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This remedy will clean your system.<\/p>\n

1\/4 pound seedless raisins<\/p>\n

3 ounces ginger root<\/p>\n

3 cups of honey<\/p>\n

6 lemons<\/p>\n

4 oranges<\/p>\n

1 gallon of distilled water<\/p>\n

Put the water in a large pan. Add the softened ginger root, honey and seedless raisins. Bring to a boil and simmer for about an hour. Skim the top as needed. Cool, strain and place in a tightly closed container overnight in the refrigerator. The next day, squeeze six lemons and four oranges and add to the mixture. Mix well. Drink 2-3 glasses per day.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Prevention Is Better Than Cure<\/strong><\/p>\n

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