My usual once every "couple of months" cold. Granted, they aren't fun, but must be endured! I don't know about ya'll....but my symptoms consist of the usual bad headaches, sore throat, runny nose, and aches. My solution? TREAT A COLD NATURALLY!! I couldn't stress this point enough!
Here's most peoples response: "AHH I've got a cold!!" as they grab a kleenex, and run to the nearest doctors office--who gives them a prescription to the nearest pharmacy--who gives them a drug that will eventually make them even more sick! Not to mention it costs an arm and a leg!
Here's my response: "AHH I've got a cold!!" as I run to grab a kleenex, and then run to the kitchen--which gives me hot herbal tea, vitamin c, broth, garlic, probiotics, coral calcium, and tons of water! (Which would you choose? A walk to the kitchen......or a drive to the doctor?)
So.....now that you're absolutely convicted on herbal remedies for colds, let me share with you some things that make it go by a WHOLE lot quicker!
1. Drink plenty of water and fluids--It will flush the bad stuff out of your system, hydrate you, and clean out your lymphnodes where lots of excess guck is hanging out.
2. Eat lots of raw garlic or take organic garlic pills. Garlic is unbelievable for fighting infections of ANY sort!!
3. If you have a bad runny nose or congestion: Drink LOTS of Echinacea and elderberry tea...www.bulkherbstore.com has an amazing Double E Immune Booster tea that is great for warding off colds! Or just buy some Sambucol syrup for those who aren't quite as brave.
4. Eat VERY spicy foods--Which will not only relieve congestion, it will cause you to sweat tremendously which is sweating out all the bad stuff from your body! (If you have a fever, sweating is VERY good for you! ---Just make sure to drink plenty of water! :-)
5. Do plenty of acidophilus, ginger, lemon, and dark leafy greens to keep your PH level at it's normal state. A lot of times when you are sick it makes your body extremely acidic!
6. Take a hot shower or bath every day to relieve congestion and achey muscles.
7. Take lots of vitamin C!
8. Prop your pillows up at night when you sleep to help you're breathing if you are congested. It also helps bad coughing!
9. Eat lightly! Your body needs to spend its time healing you, not digesting a heavy meal! Don't worry, there will be plenty of time for lasagna once your well! As a matter of fact, don't eat ANY sugary foods or dairy/sugar which will only aid your sickness, and made you feel like a boat full of sludge! (it's also awful for congestion!)
10. Clean out your nasal passages! Whether it's with an all natural nasal spray like Xlear, or whether it's a good old fashioned Netti Pot, do something to relieve your plugged up nosie!
And my last tip to you? REST!! Stay bundled up under that warm quilt with your pillows propped up, and you yourself relaxed!! A cup of chamomile tea will even put you to sleep!
Blessings!
Miss Lizzy
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