This Alcohol Remedy Can Reduce Cold & Cough In A Jiffy!

Do not worry; you haven't made any mistake in reading the title of this article. Although, the word alcohol in the title related to treating ailments can arouse a lot of curiosity in people, right?

Well, we all know that alcoholic beverages can be extremely harmful for health, when consumed in excess or when consumed on a regular basis even in minimal quantities.

For example, while it is okay to consume one or two glasses of red wine (owing to its amazing health benefits), a few days in a week, it can be definitely unhealthy if you consume 1 or 2 shots of vodka on a daily basis!

So, depending on the type and quantity of the alcohol, one must always stick to one's limits or completely forego the vice, if one does have it.

Now, most of us would already know that the effects of consuming excess alcohol on the body, right?

It could cause health conditions like obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, mood swings, aggression, depression, anxiety, psychological addiction, etc.

Addiction to alcohol can be extremely hard to get rid of and in most cases rehabilitation and psychiatric care is required.

So, you must be wondering how alcohol with all these potential side effects can treat cold and cough, right?

Well, because this homemade remedy does not involve consuming alcohol internally!

So, to know more about this remedy, keep reading!

Ingredients Required:

• Brandy Or Vodka - 3-4 tablespoons
• Cotton Swab - 1

As we know, common cold and cough are very prevalent in people, especially during the monsoons, as the microbes like virus and bacteria can get into your system more easily, due to the dampness in the air.

Consuming a lot of medications for common cold and cough could have a lot of side effects.

So, using this alcohol remedy can help reduce cold and cough, naturally.

However, you must also consult your doctor if the symptoms are severe and you must avoid things like eating out, drinking cold beverages and raw food, etc.

Alcohols like brandy and vodka are prepared from natural ingredients such as rye, wheat, potato and sugar, and then they are fermented.

During the fermentation process, certain enzymes are produced in these alcohols which have powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, which is why alcohol is used in many disinfectants and natural painkillers.

So, this remedy to reduce cold and cough works effectively, as the alcohol vapours or the residue enter your body through the belly button and fight the disease-causing bacteria.

Also, when alcohol is applied on your belly button, natural heat is produced internally, thus boosting your immune system to treat cold and cough.

How It's Done:

• Dip the cotton swab in the suggested amounts of brandy or vodka.
• Apply the alcohol in and around your belly button.
• You can leave it on for as long as you want.