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Pink Himalayan Salt
Himalayan salt is rock salt mined from Khewra Salt Mine near Khewra, Punjab, Pakistan.
Boost your electrolytes
Skip the Gatorade—a Himalayan salt elixir is a more natural way to help restore electrolyte levels when they’re low. Combine 2 cups purified water, 1/2 cup fresh orange or lemon juice, 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan salt, and 1 Tbsp honey. This can be beneficial for those who are exercising a lot, or for someone who has a viral illness like cold or flu. (But if you have a condition such as hypertension or kidney disease, talk to your doctor before increasing your salt consumption.)
Soothe a sore throat
Gargle saltwater to soothe a sore throat. Although it’s not a cure-all for immediate relief, saltwater can help kill bacteria, loosen mucus, and ease pain. Just mix 1/2 teaspoon of finely ground pink Himalayan salt with a cup of warm water and gargle. Tip: Add some turmeric powder in saltwater and gargle.
Onion
Onions contain quercetin, a nutrient that breaks up mucus in your head and chest while boosting your immune system. Onions also contain allicin which slows down and kills a variety of unwanted microbes. The pungency of onions increases your blood circulation and makes you sweat. This effect is helpful during cold weather when you are feeling stressed. Consuming raw onion will provide immune support within a few hours.
Ginger
Ginger is warmng, aiding both circulation and digestion when you are feeling fatigued. It can also encourage coughing to help remove mucus from the chest. The chemicals shagaols and gingerols in ginger give it that spicy kick that stimulates blood circulation and opens your sinuses. Improved circulation means that more oxygen is getting to your tissues to help naturally take out toxins and invaders.
Because ginger is packed with antiviral compounds, it’s excellent at preventing as well as treating respiratory ailments as it ‘disinfects’ the body. And ginger is so easy to add into your diet, as a tea or simply added freshly chopped to your food.
Ginger is a natural decongestant that helps to clear up clogged air passages and improve circulation in the lungs. Try the spice in the form of a soothing warm ginger tea. You can also grate fresh ginger, which can be purchased in the grocery store, over dishes like stir-fries.
Garlic
Garlic contains the immune-stimulating compound allicin which promotes the activity of white blood cells to destroy cold and flu viruses. Garlic also stimulates other immune cells which fight invaders. Eat it raw for medicinal effect. Allicin is released when you cut, chop, chew or crush the raw cloves. Sprinkle freshly chopped garlic over foods, into soup, or swallow bits with a drink like a pill.
Raisins, Almonds & Walnuts
WEAK IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Eat 21 raisins with seeds every morning and plenty of almonds. Source: NATURAL MEDICINE by Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Nazim Al-Haqqani An-Naqshibandi (QS) – 1410/1989
Walnuts are a vegetarian source of omega-3 fatty acids. Eating regular servings of walnuts — about one handful daily — may help fight asthma and other respiratory ailments according to the “Journal of the American College of Nutrition.”
If you are a vegetarian and cannot eat fatty fish, then walnuts are the best option for you. Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids just like fatty fish. Just eating a handful of walnuts daily can help you fight asthma and other respiratory ailments.
Nuts give your body a dose of vitamin E, which helps reduce inflammation, boosts your immune system, and promotes the health of red blood cells, which deliver more oxygen to your body. A stable supply of oxygen prevents the blood vessels in your lungs from constricting and helps you breathe better.
Beans
According to the American Cancer Society, beans can support lung health. Kidney, pinto, black and other beans are good sources of antioxidants, which fight off free radicals that may damage lungs.
Herbal Teas
Add lots of herbal teas to boost your immune system and provide calming effects.
Olive Oil
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Disclaimer: Please note that this is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please always seek advice from your physician or health provider regarding a medical condition.
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