Chinese Medicine Says: Here Are the Rules to Keep You Healthy All Winter
How does Chinese medicine tackle winter illnesses like fever, flu, and general weakness? It's really simple! Lots of *ginger*, but not only that. Here are some dos and don'ts to help you get through the winter with minimal health damage.
- שירה דאבוש (כהן)
- פורסם ה' כסלו התשע"ח
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What to Do?
Protect your face and neck area, and dress warmly.
Drink plenty of tea with *ginger* and cinnamon, as well as other types like lemon verbena, melissa, chamomile, or mint.
Consume plenty of liquids made from mixing honey and chopped onions as a remedy for sore throats.
Sleep enough and do not overexert yourself. Our immune system is significantly affected by our stress levels.
Use warm compresses and a poultice soaked in a little mustard on the chest and back to improve coughing.
If your throat really hurts, you can gargle water with salt to relieve the pain.
Chinese medicine recommends inhaling strong essential oils, such as lemon eucalyptus, to help relieve nasal congestion.
Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables, especially those containing Vitamin C.
What Not to Do?
Do not fight excessive sweating caused by fever.
Avoid consuming dairy products, as they increase phlegm.
Try not to consume sweet foods, especially white sugar and its products.
