Doctors list out home remedies to tackle season-change woes

MP | Kolkata: With the season changing, the city doctors have prescribed some home remedies so that the people can stay fit and disease-free.

As the season changes from autumn to winter, the mixed weather conditions always contribute towards health problems like cough and cold and sometimes fever. It is also advisable not to take allopathic medicines frequently when one catches a cold, as they might have some adverse side-effects.

A senior Ayurveda practitioner from the city Dr Sumit Sur said that one must try some home remedies which can cure the ailments more quickly without any side-effect. Dr Sur suggested that people affected with cold and sore throat must gurgle with warm water by adding a pinch of salt to it.

He also suggested having hot drinks like tea or coffee. One can also add turmeric powder, ginger powder and a teaspoon of honey to warm water, which provides some relief from body aches, apart from curing cough.

If a person catches cold, he or she can indulge in steam inhalation, which is one of the best home remedies to fight cough and cold. It is also advisable to add a few tulsi leaves and crushed ginger, while preparing tea. Black pepper can also be added to tea, which provides significant relief from coughs.

"Those who are susceptible to cold may take chavanprash, as it helps to increase one's immunity against cold. One can also take hot water with a pinch of salt and a few drops of ghee. These methods can help a person get rid of cough," Dr Sur said.

In case a patient is affected with fever, he or she must consult a doctor without any delay. As the temperature is dropping, children must wear adequate warm clothes while stepping out of their homes.