Catarrh
General characteristics
General characteristics
Catarrh is defined as an inflammation of the mucous secreting membranes.Diet and lifestyle
Diet and lifestyle
Get plenty of regular exercise in fresh air and sunshine.
Avoid those foods that predispose to the over-production of mucous in the body. These include dairy foods, refined carbohydrates such as white flour products, starchy foods like potatoes and white rice, junk foods, wine and beer, processed and packet foods, fizzy drinks, sugary snacks and sugar itself.
Increase your intake of fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, especially raw and lightly cooked foods and include a large bowl of mixed leafy green salad in the daily diet.
Have a small glass of freshly squeezed citrus juice at breakfast time including limes, lemons, oranges or grapefruits.
Eat plenty of garlic, leeks, onions, chives etc as these thin mucous and are also beneficial to circulation and for the immune system.
Use the warming spices and condiments like fresh black pepper, chilli, ginger, mustards, horseradish, turmeric. Add them daily to your cooking or add a pinch of any to herbal teas for their anti-inflammatory, decongestant, circulation boosting, antibacterial and antiviral properties.
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