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What foods are healthy
We use food mainly for consumption, because of its nutritional content and taste. But even our ancestors discovered that some foods not only fill you up and taste good, but can also be beneficial. Some of them help to relieve inflammation or pain. Some can kill bacteria or loosen mucus. Still others soothe the stomach and intestines. Simple foods can support the treatment of common, minor illnesses in particular. Read more about the healing treasures from the kitchen here.
Honey for colds and inflammations
Honey is considered one of the oldest foods. It consists mainly of sugar, but the bees also give it some enzymes that have an antibacterial effect and inhibit inflammation. Honey helps wounds to heal better. However, medicinal honey should be used to support wound healing.
Tea with honey is very beneficial for colds and sore throats. However, the honey should be stirred into the already somewhat cooled tea so that the valuable ingredients are not destroyed by the heat.
Sour makes healthy: yogurt and probiotics
Sour does not only make fun, but also healthy. Lactic acid bacteria from yogurt and sour milk products, but also from lactic fermented vegetables have a balancing effect on our own bacterial flora.
Yogurt or curd soothes sensitive skin, soothes irritations and suppresses mild fungal infections. Also support yogurt. Probiotics the intestinal flora. It stimulates digestion. Strengthens our immune system.
Sauerkraut is also considered an ancient remedy.
Bacteria killers: onions, garlic& Co.
Inexpensive and at the same time highly effective are onions, garlic and other leeks. Their pungency is caused by sulfur compounds that inhibit bacteria. This is how the bulbous plants act as a natural antibiotic.
Onion syrup made from crushed raw onion mixed with syrup is considered a classic home remedy for coughs. An onion sack can help with middle ear infections. To do this, chop up an onion and heat it a little, then wrap it in a gauze cloth and place it on the aching ear. If you rub insect bites lightly with the cut surface of a raw onion, they will no longer itch so much.
You can read more about the effects and ingredients of onions and garlic in the article "Healthy spiciness".
There is a herb for everything
Nature obviously has a herb ready for numerous ailments. Many herbs and spices that we appreciate for their taste also have a health-promoting effect: be it spicy thyme, which as a tea or juice relieves coughs but also aids digestion, or sage, which is not only indispensable for saltimbocca but also soothes an inflamed throat as a tea or lozenges.
Caraway, fennel and anise relieve flatulence. And it is now common knowledge that chili, hot peppers and pepper boost circulation.
Spicy roots: Ginger and horseradish
Less well known, but all the more useful for good health are the pungent ginger and horseradish roots.
Horseradish contains pungent mustard oils, which effectively kill bacteria. Therefore, the elongated, inconspicuous root is also considered the "antibiotic of farmers. Since horseradish warms, promotes blood circulation and has an expectorant effect, it also helps with colds. One can z. B. Inhale horseradish vapors to clear the nose. The antispasmodic effect of horseradish is used for stomach problems or headaches. When applied to the skin, however, redness can easily occur.
The ginger root, which originates from Asia, has a similar range of effects. It also warms, promotes blood circulation and loosens mucus. Their pungents are supposed to kill bacteria and act in a similar way to acetylsalicylic acid, the active ingredient we know from headache tablets. That's why ginger is also used to treat muscle pain and rheumatism. Ginger also aids digestion. Relieves stomach cramps. Ginger tea, which is made by infusing fresh, cut ginger root with hot water, is particularly popular. If you like, you can add some honey to combine the effects of the two home remedies.
Important: See a doctor in good time
The formulas mentioned here are based on traditional lore and experience. They can possibly alleviate minor complaints or support medical treatment. However, do not rely solely on these home remedies.