{"id":9308,"date":"2012-08-15T04:00:46","date_gmt":"2012-08-15T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=9308"},"modified":"2012-08-15T04:00:46","modified_gmt":"2012-08-15T11:00:46","slug":"combat-your-summer-cold-three-diy-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/combat-your-summer-cold-three-diy-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Combat Your Summer Cold: Three DIY Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It seems inevitable; summer is winding down and you are struck with a summer cold. I know I can’t be the only one to come down with a summer cold, at least once during the season! At-home recipes are always the way to go: they’re super affordable and you always know what you’re getting. This couldn’t be any more true when it comes to medicine. The best remedies are natural, effective, and the ingredients can be found at your farmer’s market! Here are three DIY summer cold recipes to get you back out in the sun and enjoying the last days of summer<\/a> in no time!<\/p>\n

Next >> Cough Treatment<\/a>
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1. Ginger Cough Treatment<\/h3>\n

A nasty cough can certainly throw a wrench in your summer plans. Luckily, a quick fix is only a few simple ingredients away! Over on Good Food Matters, there’s a great recipe for a cough remedy utilizing honey and ginger.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Mix up a jar and keep it handy for whenever you feel a little throat tickle coming on.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Next >> Honey and Cinnamon Treatment<\/a>
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2. Honey and Cinnamon Treatment<\/h3>\n

Since both honey and cinnamon contain anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, it’s no wonder they are a power team when it comes to knocking out a cold. Health, Home, and Happiness shares a simple recipe to whip up whenever you first start getting the sniffles.<\/a>\u00a0Take it by the spoonful in the morning when you first feel the signs of a cold coming on and hopefully by the evening you’ll have kicked your summer cold to the curb!<\/p>\n

Next >> Eucalyptus Shower Disk<\/a>
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3. Eucalyptus Shower Disks<\/h3>\n

When you’re super congested, sometimes a hot and steamy shower can help alleviate some of the gunk. Why not try making some shower disks to help alleviate some of your congestion more? This shower disk recipe, from Frugal by Choice, Cheap by Necessity, utilizes soothing eucalyptus and calming lavender for a wonderful treatment.<\/a>\u00a0The eucalyptus will help to clear up your congestion while the lavender will help to soothe you before slipping into bed.<\/p>\n

Are you always afflicted with a summer cold? Do you have any go-to DIY cold remedies? I would love to hear some of the ways that you combat your summer cold! Feel free to leave any comments, questions, or links.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

[Nose blowing image by nettsu<\/a> via Flickr Creative Commons, Ginger image by Muy Yum<\/a> via Flickr Creative Commons, Honey image by lowlevelrebel<\/a> via Flickr Creative Commons, Shower head image by AloneAlbatross<\/a> via Flickr Creative Commons]<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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