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Doctors never recommend drinking alcohol to cure cold and cough.
Using brandy or rum as a home remedy can be beneficial.
Brandy-Rum & Honey May Relief Cold: The trend of drinking alcohol increases in winter. This can be gauged from the fact that in the first week of January 2023, more than one crore bottles of liquor were sold in Delhi. Irrespective of the month, consumption of alcohol increases in winters. Some people say that if you drink brandy and rum in this season, you will be saved from problems like cold and cough. This is also one of the reasons why people drink a lot of alcohol in the cold. Some people call it a rumor that alcohol prevents colds. Today we will try to know from the doctor what medical science says about cold and alcohol.
Can alcohol become a medicine for cold and flu?
of New Delhi Dr. Sonia Rawat, Director, Preventive Health Department, Sir Gangaram Hospital According to this, doctors never recommend drinking alcohol to cure cold, cough and cold. Some people can get relief from cold and cough by drinking brandy and rum, but it is not medically proven. To avoid cold, consuming alcohol can be considered as a home remedy. People who do not drink alcohol can use ginger and honey to avoid cold. Consuming more and more hot foods and drinks can be beneficial in cold, cold and cough.
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Learn the recipe of brandy and rum at home
Dr. Sonia Rawat says that if a person wants to consume alcohol to avoid cold, cough, then its quantity should be very less. Drinking one spoon of brandy or rum mixed with honey and lemon juice can give you benefits. This can be done thrice a day. If honey or lemon is not available, one spoonful of rum or brandy can be mixed with half a cup of hot water. You can get more relief by doing this before sleeping. However, this should not be done for a long time, otherwise you may get addicted to alcohol.
Easy ways to avoid cold and cough
According to the doctor, to avoid cold, you must include lemon and ginger in your diet. Ginger can give you instant relief. Consuming honey is also beneficial. If you take some precautions in eating and drinking, then you can easily prevent cold. If the problem is increasing, then you should consult a doctor and take medicine.
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Tags: alcohol, cold, health, Lifestyle, Winter
FIRST PUBLISHED : January 11, 2023, 12:31 IST