5 Healthy Remedies for Bronchitis

You might’ve had the terrible luck of seeing how your cold, flu, or sore throat become increasingly persistent to only find yourself diagnosed with bronchitis.

Bronchitis is inflammation of your lungs’ airways; it’s caused by bacterial infection in your lungs. It’s extremely tedious to deal with because it does not give you a moment of respite.

Normally your first reaction is to immediately go to the doctor and get antibiotics to treat the infection.

The problem is not if they work or not; the issue is that we’re using them when there is no immediate need to.

The crisis we’re facing is how short-term issues are taking a priority over long-term concerns.

Its main issue is that antibiotics do not discriminate and they will destroy your body’s “good” bacteria that helps keep your immune system primed and ready to deal with serious you may come across of.

Rampant use of antibiotics will also lead to the rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria that will gradually render this popular treatment ineffective.

5 Natural Ways to Treat Bronchitis

1. Garlic

One of the active compounds in garlic, diallyl sulphide, is able to break down the resilient membranes of bacteria easily.

Best of all, it does not have any of the terrible side effects of caused by the commonly prescribed ciprofloxacin.

That’s why it’s one of my favorite superfoods.

2. Turmeric

Turmeric is a powerful ally in treating bronchitis because it’s such a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. Thus reducing the very reason you have uncontrollable coughs and the their respective phlegm expulsion.

3. Ginger

Ginger is the gift that keeps on giving, besides being the perfect spicy addition to any tea, it’s a potent anti-inflammatory compound (vital in reducing the overall effects of the infection) and it helps get rid of the bacterial infection by boosting your immune system.

4. Honey

Honey is a powerful antibiotic with none of the dangerous consequences brought about by overusing antibiotics.

With its polyphenols, hydrogen peroxide, and osmosis effect, honey is the perfect natural way to combat infections.

Originated by the high concentration of sugar in honey, the osmosis effect is when honey absorbs water from bacterial cells so they die of thirst.

Additionally, honey prevents the formation of bacterial communities that eventually harbor infections diseases.

By breaking these bacterial groups, honey is able to stop a group’s ability to grow or become increasingly viable. This effect renders bacteria vulnerable to other antibiotic treatments.

And the cherry on top: honey is a powerful antifungal and antibacterial agent. Meaning that it will target unknown fungal infections that might be causing bronchitis.

5. Probiotics

Did you know that your digestive system houses approximately more than five hundred varieties of bacteria? They’re all part of the micro ecosystem that helps digests your food and boost your immune system.

Probiotics are a variation of bacteria that are particularly efficient at helping your digestion, improving your immune system, and breaking down the toxins that go through your digestive tract.

If your bronchitis survives this treatment for more than a week, please consult your family doctor.