Is warm beer good from the throat?
Many people, hearing the phrase that a warm beer from the throat - it's useful, will take it skeptical. It is known that beer is a low-alcohol drink, which is very popular in many countries of the world, thanks to its special taste and aroma.
Traditional medicine does not call this method of treatment the best, although it does not raise categorical prohibitions. In the people this kind of alternative therapy has a double meaning. Some believe that warm beer from cold and sore throats warms up the body, and alcohol-containing substances kill germs. Others mean under this method of treatment only the possibility of once again drinking alcohol.
What is made of
The raw material for the preparation of the named beverage is malt, hops and water. Varieties of beer there is a great variety, and the production of the drink has increased, since a wide range of consumers has many attachments. Someone likes light, others like it dark, and some people prefer non-alcoholic.
Benefit or harm
Today, the anti-beer campaign is quite active, which publishes information about its harm, as beer alcoholism is very developed in our country. It is known that any alcoholic beverage is harmful, provided it is used excessively.but if you know about the healing properties of beer, then it can also serve as a medicine. In addition, comparing other alcoholic beverages and beer, you can see that the alcohol content in it is low.
Scientists, investigating the influence of beer on the body, found that it in small amounts increases blood circulation, lowers cholesterol, has anti-stress action. Beer dilates blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure. Also, this foamy drink favorably affects the kidneys and has a diuretic effect.
Since beer consists of 93% water, it perfectly quenches thirst and prevents dehydration. Included in the composition of hops gives it a special taste and aroma, as well as stimulates digestion and soothes the nervous system.
Useful microelements
In addition to the above, the beer contains vitamins of group B, which have a beneficial effect on the human nervous system. Also in it there are calcium and phosphorus, which help strengthen bones.
By the way, there are popular beauty recipes with beer for hair and skin.
Existing contraindications
But beer also has serious contraindications to use. So, it can harm people who have:
- inflammatory kidney disease;
- heart disease;
- infectious diseases in acute( active) phase;
- elevated body temperature;
- cirrhosis;
- diabetes;
- hypertension;
- taking medications( alcohol destroys some chemical compounds).
In addition, beer is contraindicated for pregnant, nursing, children, as well as people in old age.
Few people know that beer helps in the treatment of colds, because it has antiseptic effect and normalizes the immune system. To achieve antibacterial effect, it is heated to a temperature of 34-35 degrees. For these purposes, it is better to use light beer with a low alcohol content.
Effects of healing effect
Treatment of throat with warm beer is possible only during the onset of colds, when there is still no fever, but only signs of general malaise:
- weakness;
- drowsiness;
- fatigue;
- sore throat( as a primary symptom).
It is very effective to use a warmed drink with chronic laryngitis( inflammation of the larynx).Many singers use such a means of emergency therapy, when you need to restore the voice before the performance. Also, beer is applicable for acute and chronic pharyngitis( inflammation of the pharynx) and tonsillitis( inflammation of the tonsils).
Let's list the therapeutic effects that warm throat beer has( the recipes for its application will be offered in the article):
- Sweatshops. Normalize heat transfer, so that the body does not overheat during the disease.
- Antiseptic. Helps to get rid of extraneous agents( viruses, bacteria) by activating the immune defense. This effect is achieved with the help of alcohol. Thanks to him, the inflammatory process in the throat stops.
- Diuretic. Helps to remove the toxins that microorganisms produce that caused the disease.
- Soothing and hypnotic. As you know, in order to get better sooner, you need a bed rest and psychological comfort. This is achieved by keeping hop in the beer.
- Anesthetic. It has long been known that alcohol increases the pain threshold of sensitivity. That is why warm beer from sore throat is very effective.
- Vasodilator. To quickly eliminate the cold, it is necessary to attract immune cells of the blood, and they will more readily and quickly reach the target with increased blood flow.
- Additionally, there is an effect on the respiratory system - sputum is diluted, thereby clearing the bronchi and lungs from pathogenic microorganisms.
Whether a warm beer helps with the throat
A warmed up drink can be consumed inside in an amount not exceeding 0.5 liters. It is better to carry out this procedure already in bed, wrapped in a blanket. Ideally, then immediately fall asleep, which will improve the effectiveness of treatment. You can also use warm beer from the throat as a rinse.
Compresses are another application. To do this, add a teaspoon of honey to the warmed drink( 250 ml), dip gauze in this mixture and apply to the throat, then lay a polyethylene film on top and wrap the neck around the scarf.
If it is right to start treating the throat with warm beer, then the positive effect can be assessed even the next day, without giving the disease further development.
Popular recipes
A sick person should be prepared for the fact that a heated drink is not so easy and pleasant to drink as cold. Therefore, the patient should understand that this is a cure, and not an opportunity to drink a warm beer once( from the throat or not, what's the difference).
The recipe for preparing a medicinal beverage is as follows: 0.5 liters of light low-alcohol beer is heated to a temperature of 35-36 degrees. After that you can add 1 tsp to it.honey, cinnamon( at the tip of the knife), squeeze out the juice of half a lemon, put 3-4 pieces of cloves. Also effective is the combination of warm beer and milk in a 1: 1 ratio.
You can obtain sputum from warm beer and milk. This recipe helps to remove irritation from the tonsils, as a result - a stiff dry cough softens.
If the disease has just begun, you can use eggs with sugar and beer. It is necessary to whip 3 egg yolks from 3 tbsp.l.sugar and add to the warmed beer. Such a cocktail produces a good effect in the treatment of bronchitis of the initial stage.
Honey and raspberries have long been considered powerful antiseptics and antipyretic products. They will also help calm the cough and relieve the pain syndrome. To do this, in warm beer( 200 ml) add honey and raspberries for 1 tsp.
A beer with pepper is an excellent remedy for increased body heating, including a disinfecting effect on the oral cavity. However, such a drink can not be used by people who have problems in the gastrointestinal tract.
You can add herbal infusions and decoctions to beer. For example, licorice improves sputum discharge. For this purpose, use also sage. And in combination with chamomile and calendula is an excellent tool for gargling.
Who helped the treatment of
Despite the fact that the action of folk remedies in the treatment of the throat and other colds checked by time, a modern person finds it hard to believe in it. But it is so. And the numerous positive responses of patients who tried this method on themselves, that is proof.
For certain reasons, some patients agree to this method of therapy. Someone did not fit the prescribed treatment, someone may have an allergy to certain substances in medicines, someone decided to experiment.
Many people have tested themselves as a treatment for warm beer from the throat. The testimonies indicate that the procedure is not very pleasant, but very effective, in many ways facilitates and simplifies the treatment process.
However, it should be remembered that all alternative drugs have a number of contraindications. Therefore, before starting the treatment with beer, you should definitely consult a doctor.