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The boring and gray days of winters are not really something that everyone looks forward to. Now as the weather is changing and Spring is around the corner, you can hardly wait to put on your flip flops and get out of those boring woolens. It is time to ride the bike, do some spring cleaning and enjoy the fresh breeze and fragrance of new leaves. But along with all of these, the change in the weather also comes with a lot of ailments.

This transitional period is also known as seasonal affective disorder, which has an impact on a lot of people, especially the old and the newly born and infants. The shift from the harsh cold weather to the light summer is not really smooth and like other seasons, one experiences a lot of ailments here too. During this period there are a lot of common ailments that one experiences and you don’t really have to go to the doctor for them. Here are some natural cures for spring ailments that really work-

Natural Cures For Spring Ailments

Breathing Woes And Asthma Attacks

Since there is a drastic switch from the cold heavy weather to the breezy spring, asthma attacks along with breathing problems, especially in rapid transition is very common. Garlic and ginger teas are included in the remedies that have been used to treat asthma for generations. Symptoms can be prevented and relief is also provided.

Take 8 to 10 ounce of boiled milk and drink after mixing 10 to 12 garlic cloves. Alternatively, take two minced garlic cloves, mix ginger tea with it and drink it warm. Any grocery store will have ginger teabags in the tea or health section.

The onset of asthma symptoms can be prevented by taking the teas before going to bed and early in the morning. However, these shouldn’t be considered supplements. These remedies are designed to prevent the symptoms from occurring before onset so medical help should be sought in case of an asthma attack.

Common Cold

The common cold finds way into most homes as people are busy cleaning and getting out of woolens. They also splurge more in water and the dusty air leads to more cold attacks too. Vitamin C in high concentration can aid in lowering the toxic nature of the infection, boosting the body’s resistance to the virus and cuts down the total duration of the cold.

Better air passage is facilitated by garlic as it opens up the airways. For treating cough and cold, a commonly found spice in India is Garlic and is used as a home remedy. May cough lozenges and droplets use garlic as a main ingredient. Grate or crush a piece of ginger to make ginger tea by mixing it with honey and adding it to boiling water. The tea should be taken hot as it eradicates the feeling of heavy headedness and relieves sore throat.

Hair Fall

Again, all those woolen hats that you wore during the colder season to keep your hair covered leads to hair fall. As the weather is changing and you are shampooing more often and leaving the hair exposed in spring, it takes a toll on the follicles and hair fall is common now. Use dried lemon peels, cumin seeds, Indian gooseberry, garlic pods, fenugreek seeds or curry leaves, and boil it with coconut or olive oil to make herbal oil.

Let the ingredients settle and use this oil daily for massaging the scalp with fingertips. This boosts blood circulation, cools down the body and stops hair fall by nourishing the scalp with the essential ingredients it needs. Hair loss can be treated effectively by using oil for massaging the scalp daily. Massaging can be done with different oils like castor, Vitamin E, olive or coconut.

Body Odor

With spring, sweaty issues are back with a bang. The humid weather makes you perspire more and since it is still to early to take out your cool cottons, body odor becomes an issue. Body odor can be eliminated by using a clean cotton ball for rubbing apple cider vinegar on the underarms and bacteria can be removed completely if continued.

Body odor is also caused by zinc deficiency. This is because the detoxification system of the body cannot function properly without zinc. Appropriate supplements can be recommended by the doctor in this case. The efficiency of the body’s detoxification can also be enhanced and body odor can be removed by consuming fibers like cereals and fruits.

Yeast Infection

Again, the humidity leads to a common problem during the spring months, yeast infections. Serious medical issues can be caused by overgrowth of yeast. Messy, expensive and comprising of chemical ingredients; that’s the problem with lotions and creams used for treating yeast infections.

Yeast infection can also be cured with the aid of grapefruit or orange juice, especially if the condition is simple. As compared to messy and expensive chemical creams, this is a simple alternative.

Rashes And Allergies

As you are suddenly stepping out more in the harsh sun and getting exposed to the summery breeze, rashes and allergies along with itching become more common.

During this time, it is best to opt for neem baths or soak your bathtub with some neem leaves. This helps in soothing irritation. Also, tanning leads to allergies so try and use natural sandalwood paste or even powder on the areas that are prone to itching and redness.

Hay Fever

This fever is very common in the colder regions because during spring it a lot of pollen grains are in the air that block the nose, cause light fever and even difficulty in breathing. During this time you should try to have honey and ginger tea to ease these ailments. Along with this yoga exercises like breathing helps in getting these grains out of the system.

Along with this you should try to have a regular dose of fenugreek tea and even butterbar. It is highly suggested to have a carotenoid rich diet like carrots, pumpkins and even apricots.With these simple natural cures, you can combat these winter ailments in no time.