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Six Ways To Reduce Cold And Flu Symptoms
There are little things we can do everyday to stay healthy.
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we catch a cold or flu.
Antibiotics are ineffectual in treating viruses. However, there
are some alternative methods we can use to lessen flu and cold
symptoms. Here are six:
The Old Standbys. Chicken soup has been proven, over the years,
to ease symptoms of the flu. Garlic contains immune boosting
substances. Recent studies have shown that garlic may also have
an effect on pain reduction. Add a bulb of garlic, onions or
leeks and celery to your chicken, when making chicken stock.
Freeze it and keep it on hand for use when cold or flu symptoms
hit.
Echinacea. While echinacea is no longer the favored herb used to
prevent colds and flu, studies have shown that, if taken at the
onset of a cold or flu, echinacea can be helpful in reducing
symptoms.
Vitamin C. Current studies show no evidence that vitamin C,
taken in large doses, can ward off a cold. However, a vitamin C
supplement can reduce the amount of time you have a cold. There
is no need to take huge doses of vitamin C. The extra amount
will just wash out of your system.
Andrographis. While relatively new to the United States,
Andrographis has been shown to help prevent or reduce the
symptoms of a cold. It is believed to stimulate the immune
system. It contains qualities that are helpful in reducing a
fever without causing stomach upset.
Elderberries. The elderberry, as a medicine
source, can be
traced back to the time of Hippocrates. Tests have shown that
elderberries suppress the growth of influenza. Patients who were
tested on elderberry extract recovered faster than those on a
placebo. This little berry has received a lot of attention, to
date and is currently one of the favorite means of treating cold
and flu symptoms, naturally.
Astragalus. This is sometimes called " nature's antibiotic". It
has been used for over two thousand years in China. This herb is
believed to fight off pathogens, in the body, while building up
the immune system. As an Asian medicine, it is prescribed for a
host of different ailments. Astragalus can be taken daily to
help boost the immune system or taken at the onset of cold or
flu symptoms to lessen the duration or symptoms.
While all of these natural treatments are helpful in easing or
preventing symptoms of cold and flu, do not take all of them at
once. More is not necessarily better. Use whichever treatment
best suits your symptoms or what is readily available, in your
area. If you are on any prescription medication or aspirin
therapy, please work with your doctor to find the best herbal
remedy for you. As always, if symptoms persist for more than
seven days, consult your physician.
About the author:
Constance Weygandt is an author, speaker and balance mentor. For
more information on health and wellness or to receive her
newsletter, visit her at http://www.balancedwellnessonline.com
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