The security of our children is threatened by the so-called religious minded people. The irony is that the advocates of children's rights are also not doing much for their wellbeing. Dr Bashir Mahmood Bhatti Chicken soup is considered a folk remedy for relieving cold since time immemorial. A cup of hot chicken soup almost always provides immediate relief by giving an increased flow to nasal mucus, which helps in removing germs from the system. The function of chicken soup in relieving common cold has been investigated recently by researchers in the University of Nebraska, Medical Centre.
Chicken soup counters the immune cells that cause the inflammation.
The availability of protein in soup facilitates regeneration of immune cells to boost defence mechanism whereas the vitamin components repair damages. The iron component restores the lost vitality. Many recipes are now available which are prepared and enjoyed as a popular drink during common cold. Majority of the recipes contain onions, turnips, carrots, salt, pepper, etc. During winters, chicken soup shops mushroom in big cities.