Natural remedies for colds and flu
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Colds are the most frequent infection in all age groups. Cold symptoms are triggered when a virus attaches itself to the lining of your nasal passages or throat. No specific treatment exists for the actual virus but in treating the symptoms you may find some relief. The flu (influenza) is a contagious viral disease that spreads through your upper respiratory tract and sometimes goes right into your lungs. If you have a fever your body is using 'heat' to help destroy the virus.
A healthy immune system will usually resist colds and flu and you can increase your body's resistance by assisting the liver, urinary system and colon. It is important to remember that the blood is detoxified and cleansed by the liver. The urinary system and colon (intestines) ultimately eliminate the undesirable and harmful toxins present in our bodies. Strengthening the body's resistance to disease and illness can be achieved by improving the functioning of not just the blood but all of the elimination organs.
Antioxidants help boost the immune system and neutralize free radicals in the body. Many antioxidants can be obtained from food sources such as sprouted grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, but it is difficult to acquire adequate amounts from these sources alone. You can help minimize free radical damage by supplementing your diet with natural antioxidants.
The colon, kidneys, lungs and liver all play a major role in the body's immune system. When these organs are congested with toxins their effectiveness decreases, and their ability to aid the body in the fight against infections is greatly diminished.
These alternative remedies can help resolve these health issues:
BRONCHIAL Tel Fu Essential Oil - stimulates the respiratory system
BRONCHITIS Garlic - is considered nature's antibiotic Vitamin C - helps to fight infection and increases resistance
CHILLS Vitamin C - helps to fight infection and increases resistance
COUGH: Blue Vervain is one of the best herbs to use to help alleviate onset of a virus cold, especially with upper respiratory inflammation. It has the ability to allay fevers and settle stomach. Cough Syrups DH is a natural homeopathic medicine for the relief of dry, hoarse cough Cough Syrup LP helps to relieve congested coughs with loose phlegm and difficult expectoration Cough Syrup NT helps relieve a persistent night-time cough that disturbs sleep
COLDS: CC-A with Yerba Santa - this herbal formula works on inflammation in ear, nose and throat Cold - this Homeopathic medicine provides relief from the symptoms of the common cold, including running nose, sneezing, headache, sore throat and difficult breathing Echinacea, Ultimate - combines the synergistic benefits of the 3 most popular Echinacea species into a powerful immune system combination Garlic, Hi-Potency contains antibiotics that are effective against bacteria. This "odorless" garlic blend contains chlorophyll which controls odor Omega 3 is helpful for those who are prone to frequent colds Vitamin A protects mucus membranes and helps fight infections Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) stimulates and strengthen the immune system Vitamin C is an immune booster that directly attacks viruses as well as reducing the severity and duration of your symptoms Zinc defends against many viruses and helps reduce duration and severity of cold as well as strengthening the immune system
COLD SORES Vitamin C - helps to fight infection and increases resistance Tea Tree Oil (topical treatment) - contains antibacterial properties
EARACHE: Golden Seal - helps to reduce swelling Lobelia - helps to remove obstruction CBG Extract is an herbal blend that helps with earache Garlic Oil helps to heal ear infections
EAR INFECTION Echincea - contains natural antibiotics properties; kills poison in the system Vitamin B Complex - acts as a natural antihistamine, defends body against infections Vitamin C - helps to fight infection and increases resistance
FEVER: CC-A with Yerba Santa - soothing to lungs and coughs Garlic - Garlic is considered nature's antibiotic. Parsley neutralizes odor. Vitamin C - helps to fight infection and increases resistance Catnip & Fennel Catnip is useful in all cases of fever. Fennel is helpful in cases of cough and persistent bronchitis, with its mucus-countering and anti-convulsive properties.
FLU (INFLUENZA): CC-A with Yerba Santa - this herbal formula works on inflammation in ear, nose and throat Golden Seal - acts as a natural antibiotic; heals mucus membranes Garlic - Garlic is considered nature's antibiotic. Parsley neutralizes odor. Defense Maintenance - provides nutrients that support immune system Zinc - may interfere with the ability of viruses to enter cells of the body and helps immune cells to fight a cold Echinacea, Ultimate - combines the synergistic benefits of the 3 most popular Echinacea species into a powerful immune system combination. Vitamin C is an immune booster that directly attacks viruses as well as reducing the severity and duration of your symptoms. Influenza (Homeopathic) remedy relieves minor influenza symptoms including stomach and abdominal pain, body aches, chills, fever, bronchitis, cough and thirst.
INFECTION Garlic - Garlic is considered nature's antibiotic. Parsley neutralizes odor. Echinacea, Ultimate - contains natural antibiotics properties; kills poison in the system Zinc - may interfere with the ability of viruses to enter cells of the body and helps immune cells to fight a cold Vitamin C - helps to fight infection and increases resistance Tea Tree Oil (topical treatment) - contains antiviral properties
LARYNGITIS Tea Tree Oil (diluted and gargled) - contains antiviral properties Echincea - contains natural antibiotics properties; kills poison in the system Golden Seal - acts as a natural antibiotic
NAUSEA Red Raspberry (use as tea) - helps ease nausea
PNEUMONIA Lobelia - removes obstructions from the respiratory system, relaxes and cleans the lungs Vitamin C - helps to fight infection and increases resistance Zinc - may interfere with the ability of viruses to enter cells of the body and helps immune cells to fight a infections
SORE THROAT: Golden Seal - acts as a natural antibiotic Tea Tree Oil (gargle) - contains antiseptic and antiviral properties Oregon Grape is a good source of berberine, which has an anti-inflammatory effect. It is also a purifier of the blood, spleen and lymphatics. Garlic Internally it can be used to fight infections of all kind. Externally it has been used for throat infection Una de Gato (Cat's claw) - Oxyindole alkaloids appear to give cat's claw much of its activity, which stimulates the immune system. The alkaloids and other consitutents, wuch as glycoside, may account for the anti-inflammatory and anitoxidant actions of this herb. Sage - prepared as a tea, then gargle to soothe a sore throat Immune Stimulator is a blend of natural ingredients known to support and boost the immune system and strengthens the body Echinacea, Ultimate - combines the synergistic benefits of the 3 most popular Echinacea species into a powerful immune system combination Sore Throat/Laryngitis is a natural homeopathic medicine for the relief of sore throats, hoarseness and laryngitis Vitamin C is an immune booster that directly attacks viruses as well as reducing the severity and duration of your symptoms Zinc may interfere with the ability of viruses to enter cells of the body and helps immune cells to fight a cold
TONSILLITIS: Golden Seal acts as a natural antibiotic Vitamin C helps to fight infection and increases resistance Lymphomax is an herbal formula that promotes natural respiratory function, cleanses the lymphatic and other glandular systems Sore Throat/Laryngitis is a natural homeopathic medicine for the relief of sore throats, hoarseness and laryngitis
VOMITING Red Raspberry - helps to ease nausea
WHEEZING Vitamin C - helps to fight infection and increases resistance
WHOOPING COUGH
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