Mind, Body & Soul
NUTRiTiON
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Some home spun
remedies to help loosen
and reduce the build up
of mucus in the throat,
there are various
e f fe c t i ve , n atu ra l
remedies you can try:
Drink hot liquids such as herbal tea
or a good quality chicken broth to
moisten the airways and break up
the mucus
Use lemon and honey as a healing drink.
Manuka honey is particularly effective as it
has potent anti-viral, antibacterial and antiinflammatory properties. Mix ½ a freshly
squeezed lemon with a tablespoon of honey
in to a large glass of warm water. You can
also add a teaspoon of turmeric. Turmeric is
a spice that contains antiseptic and antiinflammatory properties, which will help to
fight infection and calm irritation.
This
mixture should help clear your throat, as the
lemon will cut through the mucus while the
honey and turmeric will help to soothe and
heal the throat.
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Add a few drops of
eucalyptus oil to a
vaporizer to loosen
phlegm and relieve
congestion.
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Gargle regularly with warm water
and sea salt.!
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Avoid eating too many dairy products
as they increase mucus production.
Most dairy foods contain a protein
called casein which many people
struggle to breakdown properly,
resulting in mucus production. If you
find dairy foods are a problem, try
eating goat, sheep or cow products
from brown cows – Guernseys and
Jerseys. These animals’ milk contains
a protein, called A2 protein, also found
in human milk, making it much easier
to digest. Goat and sheep cheeses,
milk and yogurt and products using
only Guernsey or Jersey milk are now
easy to find in most supermarkets.
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