Natural Remedies for Cold & Flu Season.
There are many things that can be done for colds & the flu. A multi-pronged approach tends to work best. For starters there are lifestyle considerations The following can greatly help your system.
1). Sleep-Get at least 8 hrs/night
2). Manage Stress-Through techniques of Relaxation, Visualization, Meditation, etc...
3). Nutrition-Eat nourishing foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables and eliminate sugar and processed foods
4). Exercise-moderate 3x/week
5). Be proactive-use prevention and take action if any symptoms appear.
There are many supplements, Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies that may be useful for colds and flu. Listed below are just a few of the common remedies.
Supplements:
Vitamin C
Beta Carotene(avoid during pregnancy)
Garlic
Herbal Remedies
Echinacae
Pau d'arco
Astragalus
Goldenseal
Elderberry
Homeopathic Remedies
Oscillococcinum
Influenzinum
Aconite
Many other remedies are useful but need to be individualized.
There are many things that can be done for colds & the flu. A multi-pronged approach tends to work best. For starters there are lifestyle considerations The following can greatly help your system.
1). Sleep-Get at least 8 hrs/night
2). Manage Stress-Through techniques of Relaxation, Visualization, Meditation, etc...
3). Nutrition-Eat nourishing foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables and eliminate sugar and processed foods
4). Exercise-moderate 3x/week
5). Be proactive-use prevention and take action if any symptoms appear.
There are many supplements, Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies that may be useful for colds and flu. Listed below are just a few of the common remedies.
Supplements:
Vitamin C
Beta Carotene(avoid during pregnancy)
Garlic
Herbal Remedies
Echinacae
Pau d'arco
Astragalus
Goldenseal
Elderberry
Homeopathic Remedies
Oscillococcinum
Influenzinum
Aconite
Many other remedies are useful but need to be individualized.