Dry Cough: 6 Home Remedies that help

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Does your kiddo cough for a really really long time? Persistent coughing can leave the throat dry and irritating. It also puts in lots of pressure upon their little chests while doing so. Cough always likes to mess up the nights and disturbs the restful sleep. They are responsible for giving more and more pain to the throat and the lungs! And thus are more maddening than the wet coughs. Can we do something really convenient to fix it? Let’s bid a bye to dry cough with these promising home remedies!

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Tips to reduce Dry cough at home:

Some of the useful dry cough home remedies that can be easily practised at home for kids include:

1. Hydration:

Water can help to flush out irritants that may be the initial source of the cough, which can help to reduce coughing. Drinking water can assist to flush out any irritants that are present because it passes over the throat region that may be inflamed. Other soothing fluids like tea, lemon with water, ginger and lemon tea, can also help to get rid of dry cough.

2. Steam Inhalation:

Inhaling steam could help you get rid of your dry cough. Warm steam can soothe throat discomfort, moisten dry, irritated nasal passages, and lessen the intensity of a cough brought on by a minor infection or allergy. Put a towel over your head to absorb additional moisture while you inhale the steam.

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3. Gargling:

Warm salt water gargles can help reduce the irritation and discomfort brought on by a dry cough. Some bacteria in the mouth and throat may be killed by salt water, but not all of them. Salt solutions, however, can assist in bringing germs to the gums, teeth, and throat’s surface. When someone spits out the salt water, part of the bacteria that was brought to the surface is washed away.

4. Restrict specific types of diet:

Food allergies can cause a dry cough in many. Avoid giving  specific foods to the kids if you find that they can be a cause for cough. For eg: If a kid is prone to respiratory allergy symptoms, avoiding certain foods that are high in histamines can help relieve the symptoms, including cough. These foods include pickled foods, cheese, dry fruits, citrous fruits, etc. Secondly, chronic cough can also be aggravated due to acid reflux and hence avoid foods that are acidic, fatty and spicy as they can further worsen the symptoms.

Home remedies for dry cough:

In almost every Indian household there’s a saying often used as, “Inside the Grandma’s pouch there is a storehouse of remedies to every health problem!” Some easy recipes that can be tried as dry cough home remedies are:

1. Turmeric milk

Turmeric milk, also known as “haldi ka doodh”, is one of the greatest winter drinks. It has existed since the time of our forefathers. Turmeric is often known as “Golden Milk” because of the colour it imparts to milk when added to it. Turmeric also boosts your immune system. Its antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties protect us against a number of diseases. Spices like clove, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, and ginger can be added for additional health benefits. Turmeric milk is the finest choice for colds, coughs, flu, wounds, joint pain, and other ailments and is one of the best drinks in winter. ( Home remedies for cold and cough for kids)

Ingredients

  • Iyurved’s daily nutrition savoury spread – ½  tbsp 
  • Water- 1/4 cup
  • Milk – ½ cup
  • Honey – 1 tsp (not recommended for babies below 1 year)

Procedure

  • Take water in a pan and heat on medium flame.
  • Add the Iyurved’s daily nutrition savoury spread and allow the mix to boil. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add milk, honey and give a quick stir.
  • Pour the turmeric milk into a cup and serve hot.
1 cup – 60 calories
Additional nutrition benefits 
( 1 tbsp of Iyurved’s daily nutrition savoury spread gives 126 calories with 5.36g of protein). Along with turmeric, it has other immunity-boosting herbs like Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Shalaki, Mulethi.
Turmeric milk

2. Papaya smoothie 

Children have to build their own immunity after 6 months of age when the immunity they received from their mother fades. This pandemic has taught us to eat healthily and boost our immunity as new diseases are making their way into our lives. As the weather cools, it’s more crucial than ever to boost our immune system while also keeping our bodies well hydrated. This immunity-boosting smoothie helps you deal with each of these issues while also keeping you energised. (7 Foods to boost immunity in kids)

Ingredients

  • Ripen Papaya (Peeled)  – ½ cup
  • Iyurved’s immunity boost chocolate spread – 1  tbsp 
  • Water / Milk – ¼   cup

Procedure

  • Add papaya, Iyurved’s immunity boost chocolate spread into a blender. Blend until it is smooth and has no lumps.
  • Take water/ milk to make the smoothie as per the required consistency.
  • Blend again.
  • Serve!!
1 cup – 55.5 calories
Additional nutrition benefits
(1 tbsp of Iyurved’s Immunity boost Chocolate Spread gives 122 calories with 3.17g of protein). It has immunity-boosting herbs like Ashwagandha, Amla, Giloy, Tulsi, Curcumin, Pepper. 
Papaya smoothie

3. Ragi malt health drink

Ragi, an ultimate food is also known as finger millet or nachni. Ragi is high in protein, calcium, iron and amino acids, hence it is a “Super food” with several health advantages for children, but do you know what makes it even better? Sprouting it!! It is also the most commonly used millet for making porridges for babies and infants. Ragi grains should be cleaned, soaked, sprouted, dried, and ground to a fine flour before being used to make a hot beverage.

Ingredients

  • Sprouted Ragi flour – ½ cup
  • Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp 
  • Cinnamon powder – ¼ tsp
  • Milk – ¼ cup
  • Iyurved’s immunity boost chocolate spread – 1  tbsp 
  • Water – ¾ cup

Procedure

  • In a pan, dry roast the sprouted ragi flour on medium heat until the raw smell goes away. 
  • Add water and milk to a pan and bring it to a boil in medium flame.
  • Meanwhile in a small cup. Mix Roasted ragi flour with 2 tbsp of milk without any lumps formation.
  • Now add this ragi flour mixture to the milk pan and keep mixing continuously to avoid lumps formation. 
  • Switch off the stove and add cardamom powder, cinnamon powder and Iyurved’s immunity boost chocolate spread and give a gentle mix.
  • Serve hot.
1cup – 393 calories
Additional nutrition benefits 
(1 tbsp of Iyurved’s Immunity boost Chocolate Spread gives 122 calories with 3.17g of protein). It has immunity-boosting herbs like Ashwagandha, Amla, Giloy, Tulsi, Curcumin, Pepper. 
Ragi malt health drink

4.Kadha 

This beverage is prevalent in many Indian homes and is the first line of remedy (gharelu nuskha) for a little sore throat or any common disease caused by the change in weather, such as cough and cold. Some people drink it on a daily basis for immunity, while others consume it as drinks in winter. It’s a strong blend of tea and spices. Typically served with honey or jaggery. (Benefits of ashwagandha for kids and teens )

Ingredients

  • Clove – ¼ tsp
  • Cardamom – 2 
  • Fennel – ¼ tsp
  • Teabag  (Optional)
  • Ginger – small slice
  • Iyurved’s immunity boost chocolate spread – ½  tbsp 
  • Water – 1 cup

Procedure

  • Add water into a pan and heat in medium flame. 
  • Slightly crush all the ingredients and add to the water.
  • Let the water boil and finally, add Iyurved’s immunity boost chocolate spread.
  • Strain the liquid through a sieve and serve warm.
1 cup – 16 calories
Additional nutrition benefits 
(1 tbsp of Iyurved’s Immunity boost Chocolate Spread gives 122 calories with 3.17g of protein). It has immunity-boosting herbs like Ashwagandha, Amla, Giloy, Tulsi, Curcumin, Pepper. 
Kadha

5.Warm chocolate vanilla milk

Chocolate has always been a favourite among children. When it comes to the combination of milk and chocolate, nothing beats it. Boosting immunity in children is as simple as adding some herbs, spices to their favourite drink and making it more flavorful.

Ingredients

  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Cinnamon powder – ¼ tsp
  • Vanilla essence – 3-4 drops
  • Iyurved’s immunity boost chocolate spread – 1  tbsp 

Procedure

  • In a pan, heat the milk in medium flame.
  • Once the milk starts to boil, add vanilla essence and Iyurved’s immunity boost chocolate spread and mix well.
  • Switch off the stove and add cinnamon powder and give a gentle mix.
  • Serve hot.
1cup – 269 calories
Additional nutrition benefits
(1 tbsp of Iyurved’s Immunity boost Chocolate Spread gives 122 calories with 3.17g of protein ). It has immunity-boosting herbs like Ashwagandha, Amla, Giloy,Tulsi, Curcumin, Pepper. 
Warm chocolate vanilla milk

6.Carrot blend smoothie

Carrot blend smoothie is also called a power gold smoothie since it is a great source of vitamin A, antioxidants and vitamin C, B6, Magnesium, and fibre. It serves as a powerpack for kids. It can be great drinks in winter and can also be consumed for breakfast. (7 essential nutrients for eye care for kids)

Ingredients

  • Milk – ¼  cup
  • Carrot – 2
  • Pineapple – ¼ cup
  • Iyurved’s immunity boost chocolate spread – 1  tbsp 
  • Cinnamon powder – ¼ tsp

Procedure

  • Blend the carrot with milk until it is smooth .
  • Later add pineapple and blend until they mix properly to give a smooth mix. 
  • Further, add Iyurved’s immunity boost chocolate spread and cinnamon powder and give a gentle mix. 
  • Serve.
1cup – 96 calories
Additional nutrition benefits
(1 tbsp of Iyurved’s Immunity boost Chocolate Spread gives 122 calories with 3.17g of protein ). It has immunity-boosting herbs like Ashwagandha, Amla, Giloy, Tulsi, Curcumin, Pepper. 
Carrot blend smoothie

These easy to make recipes can be brough into practice for effectively getting over dry cough!


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Cough and Cold: Home Remedy and Foods that Help

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With every changing season, the biggest concern amongst parents around the globe is to prevent their kids from cold, cough and flu. Children start to get cold and cough after about six months of age when the immunity they received from their mom fades and they have to build up their own immunity. Cough and cold is one of the most common complaints for which parents take their children to a doctor. Some cough and cold home remedy and foods can help to cure the symptoms and build immunity in kids. Understanding different types of cough helps to treat them better.

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How cold and cough affects the immunity of a child?

Children catch cold or cough, when a virus comes in contact with the lining of nose and throat. There are more than two hundred different viruses causing cold and cough in children, but the Rhinovirus is the most common offender. The symptoms include stuffy or runny nose, sneezing and coughing. However, flu symptoms are more severe than cold and include fever, headache, sore throat, congestion. Every time when kids get infected with a specific virus, their immune system develops antibodies, which help them to fight against it next time. But there are lots of different viruses, so it takes time to build an effective immune system. Many a times, taking medicines for these symptoms can give immediate relief but affect the immunity of a child negatively.

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Giloy:

It is a shrub and an essential herb in ayurvedic medicines. Giloy is used to treat a wide range of health conditions. It contains important plant compounds like terpenoids, alkaloids, lignans, and steroids. Research shows that these compounds have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidiabetic properties, among other benefits which help to boost immunity.

Tulsi:

Tulsi leaves have been scientifically proven to have medicinal properties. It also has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal effects, rich in vitamin c and zinc and thus keeps the infection at a bay and naturally boosts the immunity.

Amla:

Amla is a storehouse of antioxidants. It is one of the richest sources of vitamin C, which is known to boost immunity. It has antibacterial and astringent properties that boosts immunity.

Ashwagandha:

As an anti-oxidant, boosting immunity is one of the most popular benefits of Ashwagandha for kids. The root activates and increases the levels of enzymes and macrophages, a type of white blood cell that kills bad viruses and bacteria. It also promotes the development of antibodies, which is a major factor in improving the body’s response to a health-threatening infection.

TURMERIC:

A compound found in turmeric, Curcumin, offers therapeutic relief and is a perfect immunity booster for kids. It has a a very high antioxidant value to protect body from invading infections. It is also rich in vitamin A, Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2) and vitamin C.

Nuts:

The vitamin E found in nuts like almonds, cashews, peanuts and hazelnut help the immune system to fight against invading bacteria. They are a great source of antioxidants that keep the body healthy and disease free by neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation. Nuts are beneficial for brain development as well. (What are some proven brain foods?)

Seeds:

Seeds are an incredible source of nutrients. Sunflower seeds are rich in magnesium, vitamin E, antioxidants and good fats. Together they help to boost immunity. Pumpkin seeds are rich in Vitamin E which is necessary for immunity building and also packed with other bone-building nutrients like potassium, magnesium and vitamin K. Melon seeds are a good source of zinc. It helps to boost our immunity, helps in digestion, cell growth, and keeps your nervous system healthy.

Antioxidants:

Cocoa contains flavonoid, a naturally occurring compound found in plants which act as antioxidant and help in counteracting free radicals in the body. Also rich in zinc, iron, copper, and vitamins like A, B12 and K. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant and has an ability to modulate host immune functions. Vitamin E is key for strong immunity and healthy skin and eyes. In recent years, vitamin E supplements have become popular as antioxidants.

COUGH AND COLD HOME REMEDY for kids:

Massage:
  • Heat mustard oil and roast garlic and carom seeds in it. Once cool, apply this oil on the baby’s head, palm, feet base, chest and back. Leave it applied and let the child sleep. It will help settle the cold and cough both. Also, any body ache the child has will be resolved. Mustard oil is a very effective cough and cold home remedy.
  • Take1 to 2 tbs of lukewarm mustard oil and mix half a teaspoon of rock salt. Then, massage this oil gently on the baby’s chest and back, cover with cotton cloth. The warmth of mustard oil helps in relieving congestion.
Mulethi:

Mix a spoon of mulethi (Licorice) powder with a spoonful of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and make your kids take this twice a day to get relief.

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Ginger & Honey:

Take out some ginger juice by grating it and mix it with some honey. Give this mixture to your child above 1 year twice a day for quick relief.

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Warm water:

Squeeze some lemon juice in a glass of warm water and add honey for taste. This remedy is for older kids above one year.

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Turmeric milk:

Add turmeric powder to a glass of warm milk and make your kid have it every night. This provides instant relief for an aching throat and runny nose.

 Steam: 

If your little one suffers from cold and has trouble breathing, give him/her steam inhalation. Heat water in a wide bowl and make the kid inhale the hot fumes for at least 10 to 15 minutes or use a steamer. Adding eucalyptus oil can also help soothe your child’s system.

Hydration:

Drinking lukewarm water at regular intervals will help fight the common cold and reduce the inflammation in the throat. Warm soup or a fresh juice will also help to replenish the body’s lost energy.

 Salt gargling: 

A glass of hot water with a teaspoon of salt is very beneficial to ease a sore throat. Ask your kid to gargle with salt water twice a day. The saline water helps soothe the pain.

Sleeping Position:

Keep your child’s head in an elevated position to give some relief from cough and blocked nose that perpetuates through the night.

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Black pepper:

Roasting pepper in ghee and consuming it 2-3 times a day helps in easing congestion and blocked nose. In addition, pepper is rich in vitamin C that helps to boost immunity.

Diet:

Avoid fried and spicy food to prevent acid reflux which might trigger cough and cold. Soft and warm foods like soups, daliya and khichdi are easy to eat and digest. (What are some easy khichdi recipes?) Moreover, when kids are sick, their appetite also goes down. If a child falls sick often, it might cause a drop in their weight as well. (\

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It’s no SECRET that following an Ayurvedic lifestyle has numerous advantages. This unique collection of Ayurvedic spreads is an easy solution to feed daily nutrition for Immunity, Eye, Brain development, Bone strength and overall growth to kids without any fuss. To know more about kid’s ayurvedic foods –SHOP HERE.

India’s First Tasty Kids Nutrition fortified with Ayurvedic herbs.

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