Give away! Home recipes for quick recovery

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Give away! Home recipes for quick recovery

I. Strengthening the immune system: Fast recovery foundation

  1. Vitamin C: Citrus shield from diseases:

    • The mechanism of action: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals that damage cells. It stimulates the production and functioning of leukocytes (white blood cells), key players in the immune system. In addition, it is involved in the synthesis of collagen, important for the health of the skin and mucous membranes that form the first line of protection against infections.
    • Sources: Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, tangerines, kiwi, strawberries, bell pepper (especially red), broccoli, brusussel cabbage, spinach, tomatoes, potatoes (especially with a peel).
    • Recipes:
      • Orange juice with ginger and honey: Freshly squeezed orange juice (2 orange), a small piece of fresh ginger (2-3 cm), honey to taste (1-2 teaspoons). Grate ginger on a fine grater, add to the juice, mix and add honey. Drink on an empty stomach in the morning.
      • Citrus salad with honey and nuts: Orange, grapefruit, mandarin (1 pc.), A handful of walnuts, 1-2 tablespoons of honey. Peel fruits, cut into pieces, mix with nuts and season with honey.
      • Smoothies from kiwi, spinach and apple: 2 kiwi, a handful of spinach, 1 apple, half a glass of water. Mix all ingredients in a blender until a homogeneous mass.
    • Cautions: Excessive consumption of vitamin C (more than 2000 mg per day) can lead to stomach disorder, diarrhea and other side effects. People with kidney diseases should consult a doctor before taking high doses of vitamin C.

  2. Zinc: Mineral to support immunity:

    • The mechanism of action: Zinc plays an important role in the development and functioning of immune cells, especially T-lymphocytes that destroy infected cells. It is also necessary for the production of antibodies, proteins that neutralize pathogens. Zinc deficiency can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to infections.
    • Sources: Oysters, beef, chicken, pork, legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans), pumpkin seeds, cedar nuts, mushrooms, yogurt, oatmeal.
    • Recipes:
      • Pumpkin puree soup with ginger and turmeric: Pumpkin (500 g), onions (1 pc.), Carrots (1 pc.), Garlic (2 cloves), ginger (1 tsp), turmeric (1/2 tsp), vegetable broth (1 liter), pumpkin seeds (2 tablespoons), olive oil, salt, pepper. Fry onions, carrots and garlic in olive oil. Add pumpkin, ginger and turmeric, pour broth and cook until the pumpkin soft. Beat the soup with a blender until a homogeneous mass. Serve with pumpkin seeds.
      • Lentil soup with vegetables: Lentils (1 cup), carrots (1 pc), onions (1 pc.), Celery (1 stem), tomatoes (2 pcs.), Garlic (2 cloves), vegetable broth (1.5 liters), olive oil, salt, pepper, greens. Fry onions, carrots and celery in olive oil. Add lentils, tomatoes and garlic, pour a broth and cook until the lentils are ready. Serve with greens.
      • Chicken salad with nuts and vegetables: Boiled chicken breast (150 g), walnuts (30 g), celery (1 stem), apple (1/2 pcs.), Mayonnaise (1 tbsp), lemon juice, salt, pepper. Cut chicken, celery and apple into cubes, mix with nuts and season with mayonnaise and lemon juice.
    • Cautions: Taking zinc in large doses (more than 40 mg per day) can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and reduce copper assimilation. People with liver and kidney diseases should consult a doctor before taking zinc additives.

  3. Vitamin D: sunlight in a tablet (and in products):

    • The mechanism of action: Vitamin D plays an important role in the regulation of the immune system, modulating the activity of immune cells and reducing the risk of developing autoimmune diseases. It is also necessary for the absorption of calcium, important for the health of bones. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased susceptibility to infections, especially respiratory.
    • Sources: Bold fish (salmon, tuna, sardines, herring), egg yolks, mushrooms, enriched products (milk, yogurt, breakfast flakes), sunlight.
    • Recipes:
      • Baked salmon with lemon and herbs: Salmon fillet (200 g), lemon (1/2 pcs.), Olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper. Lubricate salmon fillet with olive oil, sprinkle with rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Put lemon slices on top. Bake in the oven at 180 ° C for 15-20 minutes.
      • Eggs with mushrooms: Eggs (2 pcs.), Mushrooms (50 g), onions (1/4 pcs.), Olive oil, salt, pepper. Fry onions and mushrooms in olive oil. Add eggs, salt, pepper and fry until cooked.
      • Smoothies with yogurt and fruits: Yogurt (1 cup), banana (1/2 pcs), berries (handful), honey to taste. Mix all ingredients in a blender until a homogeneous mass.
    • Cautions: Taking vitamin D in large doses (more than 4000 IU per day) can lead to hypercalcemia (increased calcium in the blood), nausea, vomiting and other side effects. It is recommended to take a blood test for vitamin D to determine the optimal dosage of additives.

  4. Probiotics: friendly bacteria for a healthy intestine:

    • The mechanism of action: Probiotics are living microorganisms that benefit health, especially the intestines. They improve the balance of intestinal microflora, suppress the growth of pathogenic bacteria and strengthen the immune system. Most of the immune system is in the intestines, so the intestinal health directly affects the general state of immunity.
    • Sources: Yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, Miso-SUP, tea mushroom, salty cucumbers.
    • Recipes:
      • Home yogurt: Milk (1 liter), leaven for yogurt. Heat the milk to 40 ° C, add the starter and mix. Pour into a thermos or yogurt and leave for 6-8 hours for adjustment.
      • Home kefir: Milk (1 liter), kefir fungus. Put a kefir fungus in a jar of milk and leave at room temperature for 24 hours. Strain kefir through a sieve.
      • Salad made of sauerkraut with carrots and apple: Sauerkraut (200 g), carrots (1 pc.), Apple (1/2 pcs.), Olive oil, greens. Grate carrots and apple on a grater, mix with sauerkraut and season with olive oil.
    • Cautions: In some people, probiotics can cause bloating, gases or diarrhea, especially at the beginning of the reception. People with a weakened immune system or serious diseases should consult a doctor before taking probiotics.

  5. Echinacea: Herbal immunostimulator:

    • The mechanism of action: Echinacea is a herbaceous plant that is traditionally used to strengthen the immune system and combat infections. It contains active substances that stimulate phagocytosis (absorption and destruction of pathogens with immune cells) and increase the production of interferon, protein that protects cells from viral infections.
    • Sources: Echinacea tea, tincture of echinacea, capsules with echinacea.
    • Recipes:
      • Echinacea tea: Dried echinacea flowers (1-2 teaspoons), boiling water (1 cup). Pour echinacea flowers with boiling water and insist for 10-15 minutes. Strain and drink warm.
      • Echinacea tincture with honey: Echinacea tincture (1 teaspoon), honey (1 teaspoon), water (1/2 cup). Mix tincture of echinacea with honey and dilute with water. Drink 2-3 times a day.
    • Cautions: Echinacea can cause allergic reactions in people with allergies to plants of the Astro family (chamomile, calendula, ragweed). It is not recommended to take echinacea for pregnant and lactating women, as well as people with autoimmune diseases.

II. Relief of symptoms: home remedies for colds and flu

  1. Honey: natural antibiotic and coughing tool:

    • The mechanism of action: Honey has antibacterial, antiviral and anti -inflammatory properties. It contains enzymes that secrete hydrogen peroxide that has an antiseptic effect. Honey also softens the throat, reduces the cough and facilitates the expectorant.
    • Application:
      • With sore throat: Say 1-2 teaspoons of honey several times a day.
      • With coughing: Mix honey with lemon juice or ginger and take 1-2 teaspoons several times a day.
      • With a runny nose: Add honey to warm tea or water and rinse your nose with this solution.
    • Recipes:
      • Lemon with honey: Mix 1/2 lemon juice with 1-2 teaspoons of honey. Take several times a day.
      • Ginger tea with honey: Grate a small piece of ginger on a fine grater, pour boiling water and add honey to taste.
      • Milk with honey and oil: Heat milk, add 1-2 teaspoons of honey and a small piece of butter. Drink at night with coughing.
    • Cautions: Honey is not recommended for children up to 1 year old due to the risk of botulism. People with diabetes should use honey with caution due to the high sugar content.

  2. Ginger: anti -inflammatory and analgesic:

    • The mechanism of action: Ginger contains gingerol, a substance with anti -inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant properties. It helps relieve sore throat, reduce coughing, relieve nasal congestion and improve blood circulation.
    • Application:
      • With sore throat and cough: Drink ginger tea or rinse the throat with ginger solution.
      • With a runny nose: Inhale vapor of ginger tea or use ginger oil for inhalation.
      • With a headache: Apply ginger paste to whiskey.
    • Recipes:
      • Ginger tea: Grate a small piece of ginger on a fine grater, pour boiling water and insist for 10-15 minutes. Add honey and lemon to taste.
      • A ginger solution for rinsing the throat: Grate gear ginger, pour boiling water and insist. Strain and rinse the throat several times a day.
      • Ginger paste for headache: Mix ginger powder with water until the paste is formed. Apply to whiskey and forehead.
    • Cautions: Ginger can cause heartburn, stomach disorder and dilute blood. People with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and taking anticoagulants should use ginger with caution.

  3. Garlic: natural antibiotic and antiviral agent:

    • The mechanism of action: Garlic contains allicin, a substance with antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. It helps to fight infections, strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of cold and influenza.
    • Application:
      • With sore throat: Say the clove of garlic or rinse the throat with garlic solution.
      • With a runny nose: Inhale the vapors of garlic or use garlic oil for inhalation.
      • To strengthen immunity: Add garlic to food or take garlic capsules.
    • Recipes:
      • Garlic throat rinsing: Grind a clove of garlic, pour warm water and insist. Strain and rinse the throat several times a day.
      • Garlic oil for inhalations: Crush a clove of garlic and pour olive oil. Insist within a few hours. Use for inhalations.
      • Garlic soup: Fry garlic and onion in olive oil. Add vegetable broth and cook until cooked.
    • Cautions: Garlic can cause heartburn, stomach disorder and dilute blood. People with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and taking anticoagulants should use garlic with caution.

  4. Salt: for washing the nose and rinsing the throat:

    • The mechanism of action: Salt solution helps to cleanse the nasal passages of mucus and microbes, reduce inflammation and relieve breathing. Rinse the throat with saline solution helps relieve sore throat, reduce inflammation and kill bacteria.
    • Application:
      • For washing the nose: Use a special teapot for washing the nose or a syringe without a needle. Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and rinse your nose several times a day.
      • For throat rinsing: Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and rinse the throat several times a day.
    • Recipes:
      • Salt solution for washing the nose: Dissolve sea salt in warm water.
      • Saline throat rinsing: Dissolve the table salt in warm water.
    • Cautions: Do not use too concentrated salt solution, as this can cause irritation of the mucous membrane.

  5. Warm drinks: moisturizing and relief of symptoms:

    • The mechanism of action: Warm drinks help moisturize the mucous membranes, alleviate the sore throat, reduce the cough and relieve nasal congestion. They also contribute to the elimination of toxins from the body and improve overall well -being.
    • Application:
      • With sore throat: Drink warm tea with honey and lemon, herbal teas or warm milk with honey.
      • With coughing: Drink warm chicken broth, ginger tea or tea with thyme.
      • With a runny nose: Drink warm tea with eucalyptus or menthol.
    • Recipes:
      • Tea with honey and lemon: Brew tea, add honey and lemon to taste.
      • Chicken broth: Boil chicken broth with vegetables (carrots, onions, celery).
      • Tea with eucalyptus: Brew tea with eucalyptus leaves.
    • Cautions: Avoid the use of too hot drinks, as this can burn the mucous membrane.

III. Organism support: proper nutrition and daily routine

  1. Light, absorbed food:

    • Principle: During the disease, the body requires energy to combat infection, so it is important to eat food that is easily absorbed and does not overload the digestive system.
    • Recommended products:
      • Chicken broth: It is easily absorbed, contains electrolytes and amino acids necessary to restore forces.
      • Vegetable soups: Contain vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber necessary for the normal functioning of the intestine.
      • Porridge (oatmeal, rice, buckwheat): Easily absorbed and provide the body with energy.
      • Fruits (bananas, apples, pears): Contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
      • Yogurt: Contains probiotics that are useful for the intestines.
    • Exclude: Fatty, fried, spicy and salty foods, as well as carbonated drinks and alcohol.

  2. Abundant drink:

    • Principle: During illness, the body loses a lot of fluids, so it is important to maintain water balance. A plentiful drink helps to dilute mucus, alleviate the cough and remove toxins from the body.
    • Recommended drinks:
      • Water: Pure drinking water is the best way to moisturize the body.
      • Herbal teas: They have anti -inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
      • Fruit and berry fruit drinks: Contain vitamins and antioxidants.
      • Diluted fruit juice: A moderate amount of fruit juice can be useful, but too sweet drinks should be avoided.
    • Exclude: Carbonated drinks, alcohol and caffeine.

  3. Full rest and dream:

    • Principle: During illness, the body requires a lot of energy to restore, so it is important to provide it with a good rest and sleep.
    • Recommendations:
      • Sleep at least 8 hours a day.
      • Avoid physical activity.
      • Limit the time spent in front of the computer or phone screen.
      • Create a calm and relaxing atmosphere in the bedroom.

  4. Wet air:

    • Principle: Dry air irritates the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, which can worsen the symptoms of colds and influenza. Wet air helps moisturize the mucous membranes, relieve breathing and reduce the cough.
    • Recommendations:
      • Use a humidifier.
      • Vit the room regularly.
      • Put a container with water next to the heating device.
      • Take a warm shower or bath.

  5. Avoid stress:

    • Principle: Stress weakens the immune system and can slow down the recovery process. It is important to avoid stressful situations and find ways to relax.
    • Recommendations:
      • Meditate.
      • Engage in yoga.
      • Listen to music.
      • Read books.
      • Spend time in nature.

IV. Additional recommendations and warnings

  1. When to see a doctor:

    • High temperature (above 38.5 ° C), which does not decrease after taking antipyretic drugs.
    • Strong chest pain or difficulty breathing.
    • Strong headache or dizziness.
    • Convulsions.
    • Confusion.
    • Blood in sputum or vomiting.
    • Symptoms do not improve within a few days.
    • The presence of chronic diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases, etc.).
    • Pregnancy.

  2. The importance of hygiene:

    • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water.
    • Avoid touching the face (eyes, nose, mouth).
    • When coughing and sneezing, cover the mouth and nose with a napkin or elbow.
    • Use disposable napkins.
    • Vit the room regularly.
    • Disinent the surfaces that are often touched (door handles, switches, phones, etc.).

  3. Individual intolerance:

    • Before using any home remedy, make sure that you do not have an allergy or individual intolerance to its components.
    • Start with a small amount and observe the reaction of the body.
    • If any side effects occur, stop using and consult a doctor.

  4. Consultation with a specialist:

    • Before using any home remedies for the treatment of children, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic diseases, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
    • Home remedies are not a replacement for medical treatment prescribed by a doctor.

  5. Prevention is better than treatment:

    • Strengthen the immune system with a healthy diet, regular physical exercises and full sleep.
    • Avoid stress.
    • Get the flu.
    • Follow hygiene rules.

V. Detail recipes and their modifications

  1. Variations of chicken broth:

    • Classic chicken broth: Chicken (1 pc.), Carrots (2 pcs.), Onion (1 pc.), Celery (2 stems), garlic (3 cloves), bay leaf (2 pcs.), Black pepper with peas (5-6 pcs.), Salt, water. Pour the chicken with water, bring to a boil, remove the foam. Add vegetables, garlic, bay leaf and pepper. Cook over low heat for 2-3 hours. Salt at the end of cooking. Strain the broth.
    • Chicken broth with ginger and turmeric: Add fresh ginger to the classic chicken broth (2-3 cm) and turmeric (1 tsp) at the beginning of cooking.
    • Chicken broth with lemon and herbs: Add the juice of half the lemon and fresh greens to the finished chicken broth (parsley, dill).
    • Chicken broth with rice: Add boiled rice to the finished chicken broth (1/2 cup per portion).
    • Kurin broth with noodles: Add boiled noodles to the finished chicken broth (1/2 cup per portion).

  2. A variety of herbal teas:

    • Tea with chamomile: Dried chamomile flowers (1-2 tsp), boiling water (1 cup). Pour chamomile boiling water and insist 10-15 minutes. Strain and drink warm. It has soothing and anti -inflammatory properties.
    • Mint tea: Dried mint leaves (1-2 tsp), boiling water (1 cup). Pour mint with boiling water and insist for 10-15 minutes. Strain and drink warm. Facilitates breathing and relieves nausea.
    • Sage tea: Dried sage leaves (1-2 tsp), boiling water (1 cup). Pour sage with boiling water and insist 10-15 minutes. Strain and drink warm. It has antiseptic and anti -inflammatory properties.
    • Tea with thyme: Dried thyme leaves (1-2 tsp), boiling water (1 cup). Pour the thyme with boiling water and insist 10-15 minutes. Strain and drink warm. It has expectorant properties.
    • Tea with linden: Dried linden flowers (1-2 tsp), boiling water (1 cup). Pour linden boiling water and insist 10-15 minutes. Strain and drink warm. It has giving and antipyretic properties.

  3. Fruit and berry fruit drinks:

    • Cranberry fruit drinks: Cranberry (1 cup), water (1 liter), sugar (to taste). Pull cranberries, pour water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and strain. Add sugar to taste.
    • Brusnice fruits: Lingonberry (1 cup), water (1 liter), sugar (to taste). Prepare the same way as cranberry fruit drinks.
    • Raspberry fruit drink: Raspberry (1 cup), water (1 liter), sugar (to taste). Prepare the same way as cranberry fruit drinks.
    • Sea buckthorn fruit drink: Sea buckthorn (1 cup), water (1 liter), honey (to taste). Wipe the sea buckthorn, pour water and insist 1-2 hours. Strain. Add honey to taste.
    • Curranty fruit drink: Currant (1 cup), water (1 liter), sugar (to taste). Prepare the same way as cranberry fruit drinks.

  4. Inhalation variations:

    • Inhalation with eucalyptus oil: Add 5-10 drops of eucalyptus oil to a bowl of hot water. Bend over the bowl, cover your head with a towel and inhale the vapors for 10-15 minutes.
    • Inhalation with menthol oil: Add 5-10 drops of menthol oil to a bowl of hot water. Inhalation, as with eucalyptus oil.
    • Inhalation with tea tree: Add 5-10 drops of tea tree oil to a bowl of hot water. Inhalation, as with eucalyptus oil.
    • Inhalation with chamomile: Brew up a strong infusion of chamomile. Bend over the bowl, cover your head with a towel and inhale the vapors for 10-15 minutes.
    • Inhalation with soda: Dissolve 1 teaspoon of soda in a bowl with hot water. Bend over the bowl, cover your head with a towel and inhale the vapors for 10-15 minutes.

  5. Coughing recipes:

    • Syrup from onions with honey: Onions (1 pc.), Honey (2-3 tbsp). Grate the bow, mix with honey and leave for several hours. Take 1 teaspoon several times a day.
    • Capus sheet compress: Cabbage leaf, honey. Lubricate the cabbage leaf with honey and attach to the chest for the night.
    • Milk with honey and turmeric: Heat milk, add honey and turmeric (1/2 tsp). Drink at night.
    • Tincture of bananas with honey: Bananas (2 pcs.), Boiling water (1 cup), honey (2 tbsp). Grind bananas, pour boiling water and insist for 30 minutes. Add honey and mix. Take 1/4 cup several times a day.
    • Radish syrup with honey: Radish (1 pc.), Honey. Cut the core of the radish, fill with honey and leave for several hours. Take 1 teaspoon several times a day.

VI. Nutrition for specific symptoms:

  1. With nausea and vomiting:

    • Ginger tea: Ginger helps to reduce nausea.
    • Mint tea: Mint can also help calm the stomach.
    • Crackers or crackers: Easily absorbed and can help reduce nausea.
    • Bananas: Easily absorbed and contain potassium, which can be lost during vomiting.
    • Rice broth: Easily absorbed and helps to restore the liquid.

  2. With diarrhea:

    • Rice broth: Helps stop diarrhea.
    • Bananas: Contain potassium and pectin, which helps to thicken the chair.
    • Applesauce: Contains pectin.
    • Toasts: Easily absorbed.
    • Carrot soup: Contains vitamins and minerals that can be lost in diarrhea.
    • Probiotics (yogurt, kefir): The intestinal microflora helps restore the balance.

  3. With sore throat:

    • Warm chicken broth: Soothes the throat and contains electrolytes.
    • Tea with honey and lemon: The honey softens the throat, and the lemon has antiseptic properties.
    • Saline throat rinsing: Reduces inflammation.
    • Milk with honey: Softens the throat.
    • Soft food: Avoid solid and spicy foods that can irritate the throat.

  4. With nasal congestion:

    • Salt solution for washing the nose: Cleans the nasal passages from mucus.
    • Inhalations with eucalyptus or menthol oil: Facilitate breathing.
    • Sharp pepper: It can help temporarily facilitate the congestion of the nose (use with caution).
    • Chicken broth: Warm steam helps to dilute mucus.

  5. With a headache:

    • Abundant drink: Dehydration

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