you might make them with basic ingredients that you might already have on hand.

With that said, here are some homemade drinksbesides waterthat can help relieve your cold symptoms.

And the sharp taste of the drink may help clear nasal passages out just a bit faster.

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Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for five minutes.

Strain before drinking and feel free to drink this up to three times per day, Franzetta recommends.

Let the mixture steep for five to 10 minutes, and then drink.

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“Overdoing it may cause digestive upset for some people,” Imus says.

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Otherwise, you could risk becomingdehydratedwhich is serious and can sometimes be life-threatening.

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Then, stir well to combine.

Imus recommends to drink this as needed.

Store-bought chai tea blends may get the job done too, since they usually include warming spices.

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(Note: pre-ground spices will also get the job done as long as they’re relatively fresh.)

Add the mixture, plus a one-eighth tsp of black pepper, to 3 cups of water.

You’ll want to let this simmer for 20 minutes.

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Franzeta suggests drinking this tea up to three times per day.

Imus recommends to drink once per day when you’re sick.

Chicken broth

One of Dr. Generales' go-to liquids when he’s sick ischicken broth.

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for a couple of hours until rich and flavorful, absolutely go for it.

Just warm it up before drinking.

Stock up on some go-to ingredients now so you’re prepared when you start to feel something coming on.

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