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8 Teas to Drink When You Have a Cold

There are many teas you can drink when you have a cold, but the best options help alleviate your symptoms. Here are some top choices to try.
Several foods have immune-boosting and mucus-thinning properties that may help ease nasal congestion, a common symptom of ...
Drinking warm tea can help soothe a cough by loosening mucus and calming an irritated throat. Honey tea and ginger tea are among the best teas for easing a persistent cough. Hot beverages like tea are ...
To clear chest congestion fast, try drinking hot herbal tea, inhaling steam with eucalyptus oil, or gargling saltwater. Coughing is your body’s natural way of clearing mucus, but walking, using a warm ...
Doctronic reports that proper nutrition aids flu recovery. Eat warm broths, citrus, ginger teas, leafy greens, and yogurt; avoid sugary, greasy foods.