Bounce back from a cold

Good news: You don't have to suffer through pesky symptoms. These simple home remedies help speed recovery

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Quiet a cough with marshmallow root tea

Marshmallow root is a plant that has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Today, you can find it in supplements, as a liquid extract, in lozenges and in herbal tea. “Marshmallow root helps coat the throat, reducing irritation and a cough, and it may also help loosen mucus,” says Delana Wardlaw, M.D. It works quickly too. A study in Complementary Medicine Research found that people experienced relief in as little as 10 minutes after taking cough drops with marshmallow root.

OR SNACK ON PINEAPPLE

Bromelain, an enzyme in pineapple, breaks up mucus, says Protibha Sanyal, M.D. “It can also act as an anti-inflammatory, which decreases edema [swelling].” Proof: Research in the International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences found pineapple eases sore throat swelling.

Relieve dry eye