How to treat a runny nose in children folk method

It seems that a minor trouble is a cold. But this is only at first glance. In fact, a stuffy nose can seriously affect a child's mood and overall health. With a cold, do not immediately use medicines. We will tell you how to treat a runny nose in children by the folk method.

Let's start with a question that may surprise many mothers - tell me, does your baby know how to breathe through your nose? It's all a matter of habit. Even an adult is difficult to mobilize the will and constantly control his breathing. And the child? Therefore, many children breathe with their nose or mouth. Especially during mobile games, when the load increases and more air is required. Meanwhile, it is good for the nose to breathe not only children, but also adults. When we breathe through the nose, the villi of the nasal passages cleanse, moisturize and warm the air. This not only reduces the likelihood of respiratory (respiratory) diseases, but also the probability of penetration of respiratory allergens. Repeat - normal nasal breathing is very important!

If you happen to catch a cold, do not rush to fight the cold with the help of drug-containing vasoconstrictive drops. Long-term use of them can bring irreparable harm. It is much better to use a simple folk method in children's colds - for a cold, drip fresh beet juice into the nose. Beetroot juice has an excellent vasoconstrictor and bactericidal action. With regard to persistent nasal congestion, it is due not only and not always an allergy. Physicians know the forms of rhinitis, in which drops do not bring relief at all. This, for example, is a widespread vasomotor rhinitis, which is a manifestation of vegetative vascular dystonia, when the motor function of blood vessels is disturbed.

So how do you teach children to breathe through their noses? It is best to begin by learning a simple exercise that helps both nostrils work in concert and equally well. The child sits straight, if possible, with his legs crossed, his left hand on the hip. In this case, the right arm should be arranged as follows: the index finger is slightly above the bridge of the nose, the big one on the right nostril wing, the middle finger on the left wing. Then take a deep breath (at least 4 seconds) through the left nostril and hold your breath for eight to ten seconds. After this, slowly exhale through the right nostril. In this case, the exhalation should also be long, not less than eight seconds. Rest for ten seconds and repeat everything. But the breath is already done through the right nostril, and the exhalation through the left. This breathing game is called "cuckoo". You can play it very fun (repeat the exercise up to 10-12 times), and in a month the children develop not only a beautiful nasal breathing, but also an increase in the defenses of the body without any medications.

It is very useful to combine this exercise with massage of biologically active points responsible for nasal breathing. Massage of biologically active points is a proven folk method. The main point is in the center of the forehead, on the border of the scalp. The other is located at the inner edge of the eyebrow. And one more point is above the upper lip, right under the nose. Her massage very well relieves nasal congestion.

The important point is located in the center of the bridge of the nose, the other two - near the wings of the nose at the nostrils. Two more - just above the middle of the pads of the thumbs of the hands.

All these points are easy to find, and it's easy to massage. Point massage should be performed with the index finger by rotational movements clockwise 2-3 minutes, gradually increasing the pressure until the appearance of mild soreness. By the way, the whole procedure will take you a few minutes. But it is necessary to repeat it in the morning and in the evening. So, playfully, you can teach the child to breathe properly or to restore nasal breathing. And also to strengthen immunity without any medications. By the way, in the treatment of the common cold in children, there are no special contraindications and unpleasant side effects. And this, you must agree, is very important!