The study2 points to an 87 percent effectiveness rate in preventing primary Lyme disease infection in patients with a bite from a deer tick (Ixodes scapularis). This may be true, but the question is whether this treatment is worth the risk.
Ginger. Ginger can also help with chest congestion due to its anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. The polyphenols present in ginger help inhibit the secretion of mucus. Plus, ginger fights infection to get rid of the underlying cause of chest congestion.
Congestion RX. Believe it or not, a tea that contains cloves can help you kick a respiratory infection. Cloves work as an expectorant, loosening mucus in the throat and esophagus so you can cough it up, explains Neil Schachter, MD, a professor at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. After seeing your own doc (to rule out a bacterial infection), try Dr. Schachterâs healing brew: Combine 2 cloves, a stick of cinnamon, and 2 crushed cardamom seeds in an infuser; place in a large mug with a black tea bag.