{"id":19032,"date":"2013-12-17T07:43:42","date_gmt":"2013-12-17T12:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/?p=19032"},"modified":"2021-02-13T10:58:27","modified_gmt":"2021-02-13T15:58:27","slug":"8-natural-pregnancy-approved-cures-for-cold-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/8-natural-pregnancy-approved-cures-for-cold-season\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Natural Pregnancy-Approved Cures for Cold Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Getting sick is the worst, right? When you&#8217;re a parent, it&#8217;s especially hard to take any rest and relaxation, so anything you can do to cope, cure or speed up the process is pretty appealing. When you&#8217;re&nbsp;<em>pregnant<\/em> &#8211; UGH. It&#8217;s the pits.<\/p>\n<p>I mean, even running basic errands while feeling sick is almost too much to handle!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Photo-Dec-16-10-32-54-AM.jpg\" alt=\"8 Natural Pregnancy-Approved Cures for Cold Season\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Photo-Dec-16-10-32-54-AM.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Photo-Dec-16-10-32-54-AM-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Photo-Dec-16-10-32-54-AM-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Photo-Dec-16-10-32-54-AM-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Photo-Dec-16-10-32-54-AM-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Photo-Dec-16-10-32-54-AM-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Photo-Dec-16-10-32-54-AM-110x110.jpg 110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A few things that are always worth doing when you&#8217;re pregnant and sick:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>get plenty of sleep at night (especially if resting during the day is impossible)<\/li>\n<li>drinking plenty of fluids<\/li>\n<li>washing hands religiously<\/li>\n<li>taking time off from exercise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"mv-video-target mv-video-id-z9b1dyjgauq6uedsgivy\" data-video-id=\"z9b1dyjgauq6uedsgivy\" data-volume=\"70\"><\/div>If you&#8217;re really sick, your doctor may say you may&nbsp;<em>need&nbsp;<\/em>to take medicine, but especially during pregnancy, I like to try a few natural, pregnancy-approved remedies first.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/natural-cures-for-cold-and-flu-season.jpg\" alt=\"8 Natural Pregnancy-Approved Cures for Cold Season\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/natural-cures-for-cold-and-flu-season.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/natural-cures-for-cold-and-flu-season-640x425.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/natural-cures-for-cold-and-flu-season-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/natural-cures-for-cold-and-flu-season-655x435.jpg 655w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>8 Natural Pregnancy-Approved Cures for Cold Season<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For<\/span>: colds, sore throats, congestion<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Why<\/span>: It soothes a sore throat and helps loosen nasal mucus, plus has the healing compounds of vegetables. Plus, it\u2019s delicious and gentle on the stomach.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How<\/span>: Make it. Eat it.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Real Ginger<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For<\/span>: Upset stomach<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Why<\/span>: Ginger reduces inflammation, increases circulation and relaxes the intestines.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How<\/span>: Did you know that most ginger ale doesn\u2019t is actually a mixture of high fructose corn syrup and natural flavors. It doesn\u2019t even contain real ginger. So either find an ale that contains the real stuff, boil ginger root to create a tea, chew on real ginger or try taking ginger capsules.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Peppermint<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For<\/span>: Upset stomach<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Why<\/span>: The compounds in peppermint activate an anti-pain channel in the colon, reducing discomfort.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How<\/span>: Taking peppermint capsules, chewing peppermint gum or make peppermint tea using fresh leaves and adding boiling water until it steeps into a tea.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Garlic<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For<\/span>: Sore throat<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Why<\/span>: Garlic is a natural anti-biotic<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How<\/span>: Peel a clove and suck on it, slightly squeezing it without crushing for 10 minutes at a time, 3-4 times a day. It will help kill bacteria causing a sore throat that resides in the mouth and throat<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Salt Water Gargle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For<\/span>: Sore throat<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Why<\/span>: It reduces swelling of the throat, loosens mucus and can help flush out irritants and bacteria.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How<\/span>: Dissolve 1\/2 tsp of salt in 1 cup of warm water. Gargle the solution for several seconds before spitting it out. Repeat 4-5 times during a day.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Apple Cider Vinegar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For<\/span>: Strengthening immune system (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/2013\/01\/31\/apple-cider-vinegar-what-you-need-to-know\/\">among other things<\/a>)<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Why<\/span>: It breaks up and loosens mucus, acts as a natural expectorant and the malic acid in apple cider vinegar acts as a strong anti-viral.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How<\/span>: Mix 1 Tbsp apple cider in a large glass of hot water. Add a squeeze of lemon and honey. Mix well and sip 2-3 times a day at the first sign of a cold.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Steam<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For<\/span>: Congestion<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Why<\/span>: The moist heat helps loosen congestion so you can get it out. It will also moisten your nasal passages and airways.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How<\/span>: A hot shower or you can boil water and carefully put your face over it to breathe in the steam. Be careful as not to burn yourself.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Lemon &amp; Hot Honey Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For<\/span>: Sore throat, colds, congestions<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Why<\/span>: The vitamin C in the lemon and the coating, anti-bacterial properties of honey will help kick the cold germs while coating and soothing your irritated throat. The hot liquid helps break up and loosen mucus.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How<\/span>: Squeeze then drop half a lemon into a large mug. Add 1 Tbsp of raw honey and fill with boiling water. Sip and repeat and often as needed.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Sources: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2010\/09\/28\/health\/28real.html?ref=health\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/health.howstuffworks.com\/wellness\/natural-medicine\/herbal-remedies\/using-ginger-to-treat-upset-stomach.htm\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/well.blogs.nytimes.com\/2007\/10\/12\/the-science-of-chicken-soup\/\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/digestive-health\/the-power-of-peppermint.aspx\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/health.howstuffworks.com\/wellness\/natural-medicine\/herbal-remedies\/peppermint-herbal-remedies1.htm\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">5<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And&nbsp;do your best to take care of your&nbsp;<em>whole&nbsp;<\/em>self: body and soul.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19028\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chicken-noodle-soup-for-the-body.jpg\" alt=\"8 Natural Pregnancy-Approved Cures for Cold Season\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chicken-noodle-soup-for-the-body.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chicken-noodle-soup-for-the-body-655x435.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chicken-noodle-soup-for-the-body-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/baking-cookies-for-the-soul.jpg\" alt=\"8 Natural Pregnancy-Approved Cures for Cold Season\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/baking-cookies-for-the-soul.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/baking-cookies-for-the-soul-655x435.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/baking-cookies-for-the-soul-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">[Tweet &#8220;What natural remedies to you swear by when cold season hits?&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting sick is hard anytime but during pregnancy, it&#8217;s especially rough. 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