While we usually associate catching colds with winter, summer sniffles are also surprisingly common.
With the holiday rush in full swing, it’s the last thing we want to deal with, but thankfully there are some natural remedies to help soothe symptoms.
MANUKA HONEY
Naturopath Karina Francois suggests manuka honey to help ease a cough. It can be expensive, but is worth it because it has antiviral and antibacterial properties.
You can eat it from a spoon or add it to warm water.
GARLIC
Grate raw garlic onto a salad or into a soup. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, so aim for one to two cloves a day to help