Colds and Flu
We all have experienced the common cold, as symptoms as sore throat, runny nose, aching body, cough, headache...etc.
While colds are usually no big deal, persistent symptoms can signal a more serious problem such as bronchitis or sinus
infection. The common cold usually run its course in 7 to 14days.
Colds and flu are caused by a virus invading the body. These viruses can enter the body through secretions of the body
through secretions of the eyes or nose, as well as in the air. The symptoms of both the common cold and flu are often the
same, because both are caused by the same family of respiratory viruses. The flu is usually more severe, develops
quickly, and involves more of the body than a cold.
Preventing colds and flu is basically to enhance the immune system.
Things to AVOID!
- Sugar and Flour; they slow down white blood cells for several hours after consumption.
- Milk; increase mucus production( nasal congestion and throat phlegm)
- Stress; reduce immune activity
- REST and REST!!
- Consume plenty of water(;flushes toxins out), also diluted vegetable juices, soups and herb tea for proper
hydration.
- Frequently wash your hands to avoid spreading infection, especially from hands to eyes, nose and mouth.
- Wash or gurgle your mouth with turmeric water(turmeric+salt+warm water).
- Neti(nasal wash) once a day; 2oz warm water+1/2 teaspoon of salt for one nostril.
- Drink Pineapple juice; It is less allergenic than cirtus and less acidic in the stomach, and it actually contains more
Vitamin C. it also breaks down mucus better.
- Eat Grapefruit; detoxification---oranges and other citrus fruits are too sweet to promote proper liver drainage.
- Use Garlic for cooking; It contains a potent antibiotic called allicin.
Homeopathic remedies for Colds & Flu
- Acon; sudden cold or flu symptoms that begin after exposure to cold
- Nat-m: a profuse, thin, watery nasal discharge.
- Kali-bi: thick green nasal discharge
- All-c: eyes and nose stream with watery, burning discharge and who sneeze frequently.
- Nux-v: nasal congestion, especially at night. during the day, the nose is runny and burning.
- Eup-p: deep bone ache, thirsty, cough with chest soreness, and feel worse in cold air.
Try a 30c dose once or twice daily until you begin to feel better.
- Echinacea, Vitamin-C, Vitamin E; act as an immunostimulant.
- Golden Seal; Antibacterial properties of the alkaloids.
- Elder; inhibit the ability of several strains of influenza virus to replicate.
- Astragalus; enhances the effects of interferon, which means improves resistance to colds, also decrease the duration of
a cold.
- St. John's wort; straightening the immune system.
- Lomatium; antiviral and stimulates the immune system. Some think that it is the most effective flu remedy in the
herbal pharmacy.
Rin's favorite drink for Colds~
- "Homemade Lemon Ginger Tea"----love it!
Sliced fresh ginger+lemon juice+honey+hot water]....fennel seeds, cinnamon, clove can be added. Drink as much as you
wish.
- "Boneset Tea" is a popular tea for colds in Germany, which stimulates the immune system, encouraging white blood
cells to destroy virus and bacteria.
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