There's a cure for the common cold. |
Although a 12th century doctor named Moses Maimonides was the first to prescribe chicken soup as a cold remedy, its medical properties have been studied by many medical experts in recent decades. Some have been sceptical, but recent studies shed light on the benefits. Irwin Ziment, M.D., pulmonary specialist and professor at the UCLA School for Medicine, says chicken soup contains drug-like agents alike those in modern cold medicines. For example, an amino acid released from chickens during cooking, has chemical properties similar to the drug acetylcysteine, prescribed for bronchitis and other respiratory problems. Spices that are often added to chicken soup, such as garlic and pepper, work similarly to modern cough medicines, thinning mucus and making breathing easier. Steam is also responsible in easing the symptoms of a cold. Sipping the hot soup and breathing in the steam helps clear up congestion. Also, chicken soup contains lots of liquid, which in itself helps you against colds. To sum up, chicken soup can be used to cure your cold because:
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