Common Cold Treatments Found In Your Kitchen

Red Onion

Red onions are prebiotics, which is the fuel probiotics or good bacteria in the gut need to thrive. Prebiotics encourage the growth and development of a healthy microbiome, which is where approximately seventy percent of the immune system lives. When the gut is healthy, the immune system is better equipped to handle the common cold. Add red onion to homemade chicken soup or make soup out of them by soaking them in raw honey overnight. Drink a spoonful of the syrup mixture to soothe a sore throat.

Baking Soda

Baking soda has been used for centuries to help treat the common cold by balancing pH levels in the blood. The idea is the common cold acidifies the body while baking soda pushes the blood's pH level in the opposite direction, returning it to an alkaline status. Embrace this remedy by dissolving half a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of cool water and drink it, repeating the process six times a day. As the symptoms of the common cold being to subside, patients can gradually reduce the amount of baking soda in the drink or the frequency of drinking it.