
5. Home Steaming Therapy
You can easily perform home steaming therapy by yourself. All you need is a large container or bowl, hot water and a towel. You simply place your head and towel over the container, and inhale for a few seconds. You can add some essential oil to the water for a more powerful effect. However, if you suffer from a heart condition, be careful with plants that contain mint.
If your symptoms of a cold or flu include a blocked airway and drier cough, this is likely to be helpful.
This is a quick and easy method that doesn’t require much time or effort. This is also a great alternative to a warm bath if you are unable to take one when you are sick (e.g. It can also be used to ease a cough if you are unable to take a warm bath when you have the flu (e.g.