Let’s be real for a second. You are reading this with one nostril. Maybe half of one nostril.
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Drink half your body weight in ounces of warm liquids. Herbal tea, hot water with lemon, broth. Avoid dairy if you feel it makes you thicker (science is mixed on this, but your gut feeling is usually right). The Final Breath A word of caution: Natural does not mean "safe for everything." If you have high blood pressure, be careful with decongestants (natural or synthetic) because anything that constricts blood vessels—even spicy food—can raise your pressure slightly. If your face feels like it’s going to explode, you see green discharge, or you’ve been sick for 10+ days, see a doctor. You might have a bacterial infection that needs antibiotics. decongestants natural
When you are dehydrated, your body conserves water by making mucus thicker. When you chug hot tea (bonus points for ginger and lemon), you signal your body to loosen up. Let’s be real for a second
Capsaicin—the chemical that makes chili peppers hot—irritates the trigeminal nerve. In response, your body says, "Oh no, intruder!" and flushes out everything in your nasal passages. 👃💨 Drink half your body weight in ounces