Sick During
pregnancy
So I am 24
weeks pregnant and I have the cold in this heat!!! This can’t be good, can’t take any medication
and have a toddler which I have to take care of… so what to do, what to do?
It started
from a sore throat and then a stuffy nose and now a full on cold during
pregnancy, but guess what there are many safe and natural remedies that can
help me with this cold which I already have in my pantry.
Some good
news is that even though I am pregnant and have a cold it won’t pass to my baby
but it is possible that my symptoms could last longer during pregnancy since my
immune system is working at a slightly lower function and my body may not be
able to deal with the cold symptoms as effectively.
Some
medications during pregnancy are recommended by the government like Tylenol for
fever or pain as well as over the counter cough and cold medicines such as
Robitussin and Coricidin for cough and congestion after the first trimester. Even
though these medications are recommended by the government there have been
studies that Tylenol during pregnancy has been recently linked to an increased
risk of ADHD in children. Tylenol is also hard on the mother’s liver,
especially during pregnancy.
Some
natural cold and cough remedies to use during pregnant-
Daily consumption of a garlic
supplement reduces people’s chance of a cold by over 60%, but if you are
already sick garlic helps with getting better faster. During pregnancy its best
to have 1 crushed, raw garlic clove with each meal. If your cold is very bad
you should increase your garlic intake to 1 crushed, raw clover per every 23
hours. It have it taste better you can have the garlic with honey.
IT alkalinizes the body and most
illnesses can’t thrive in alkaline environments. It also contains good bacteria
which help to fight of infections.
Mix 1-2 tablespoons into water or tea
and drink 3 times a day.
You can also gargle to Apple cider
vinegar to soothe a sore throat.
Raw, local honey is best to use to
antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic.
Take 1 teaspoon three times a day.
Raw onion has phytochemicals that help
keep the respiratory tract open. You can make black bean or beef burger and to
with lots of onions and mustard. You can add sauerkraut for an extra dose of probiotics.
Lemon is antibacterial. Also helps
alkalinize the body. Rich in vitamin C. Take two lemons, juice and add to a
quart Mason Jar. Add filtered water and 1 tablespoon of raw honey and a dash of
sea salt for added minerals. Drink throughout the day.
Coconut Oil is antiviral,
antibacterial, and antifungal. You can add 1/8 teaspoon of Peppermint extract
to 2 tablespoon of raw coconut oil. Mix well and add either 10 drops of stevia
or 1 tablespoon of raw honey. Mix well. Then spread thin on a piece of
parchment paper. Put in freezer for 15 minutes. Eat as a yummy, Peppermint bark
dessert.
Warm salt water
Use as a gargle for a sore throat or
with a neti pot for congestion
High quality probiotic
Supports general health and a good
immune response.
My all time favorite to use is the
Elderberry Syrup. Many people have great success with elderberry syrup to relieve cough and cold symptoms. It’s an immune
booster which can help speed up recovery. You can often find it in the natural
section of your local grocery store.
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