If you are a germophobe like myself, you will appreciate any advice on how to keep yourself from getting the ickies this winter. According to Pregnancy & Newborn magazine, there are natural remedies safe for pregnant women that will help you ward off and cure common ailments. Honey is for sore throats and coughs. I mix it in my tea or eat a teaspoon full and then wash it down with some warm liquid. Eating cabbage can help relieve constipation. Try eating it with a few prunes on top as a salad. Cabbage leaves can also alleviate mastitis, a breast infection that causes red streaks around the nipple, painful swollen breasts, and high fevers. I wish I had known this little tip when I was nursing. Mastitis can be terrible! Chamomile tea can help ward off morning sickness and have a calming effect. You can even use it as a skin compress for burns. Lemon juice can help your immune system fight off viruses. Lemons have lots of vitamin C, so add some zest to your diet like putting lemon wedges in your water and make a toast to your health this winter.
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