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By the way I have a bad cold right now.
I'll try some of these 5 unusual ways to beat a cold ( see info below ) but I won't ever gargling with kerosene.
Will you?
Tell us your favourite method to beat a bad cold, please.
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5 unusual Russian ways to beat a cold
January 5, 2016
RBTH has gathered the ways to treat a cold in Russia.
It is not a big deal to catch a cold
in winter.
Source:
Shutterstock/Legion Media
Raspberry preserve treatment
A raspberry jam. Source: Lori / Legion Media
In Russia raspberry preserve is considered a panacea for a cold. From childhood everyone knows about the healthy properties of such a jam. Russian grandmothers are enthusiastic about making ill grandchildren drink tea with raspberry preserve. Lots of people even believe that, just by using this method, they can beat a cold without any medicines or antibiotics. However, doctors warn that using raspberry preserve alone is not enough to overcome 'flu or other infections, so people should not neglect more modern medication.
Garlic beads and garlic nose drops
Garlic has unique antiviral properties. Source: Lori / Legion Media
An unusual way to treat a cold is by using garlic. It is known that garlic has unique antiviral properties. People often make beads from cloves of garlic and hang them on a sick person. These beads are believed to kill viruses that cause the disease. Another unusual way to use garlic in treating a cold is in nose drops. Garlic juice is mixed with water, after which the liquid is injected into the nose. This garlic solution is known as an effective cure for a head cold. Although doctors warn that garlic nose drops must not be used more than one or two times a day, otherwise nasal mucous membranes can become inflamed.
Elbows and knees steaming
Beat a cold by steaming your elbows and knees. Source: Lori / Legion Media
The next unusual method to treat a cold is by steaming the elbows and knees. You will need two basins of hot water so you can immerse your elbows in one basin and knees in the other. At the same time you are supposed to add hot water to both basins (apparently with the help of a friend). It may not help you get over your cold, but a unique style of yoga is guaranteed.
Hydrotherapeutic procedures
Russian banya is the best place for cold treatment. Source: Lori / Legion Media
At the first sign of sickness many Russians go to a banya - a steam sauna - convinced there is no better cold treatment. It is believed that the hotter the steam is, the easier it is to overcome the disease. However, banya lovers also report discouraging experiences, when the experience not only did not bring the cold to an end, but even caused complications. That is why you should think twice before going treating a cold with a visit to the banya.
Gargling with kerosene
It's really weird! Source: Lori / Legion Media
A really weird folk remedy to treat a cold is by gargling with
kerosene. Proponents say that only purified kerosene diluted with water
should be used for this odd approach to tackling a cold. It should be
noted though, that doctors categorically forbid the habit, which is more
likely to seriously damage your health than help you overcome a cold.
RBTH sides with medical professionals on this issue!