Five Natural Ways To Beat Colds & Flu
With so many alternatives available to us, you no longer
need to head straight for the Chemist or Doctor at the first
sign of a cold or flu coming on. So to help you get through
these annoying times, we have put together 5 top ways to
beat these nasty bugs naturally!
When it comes to fighting off these traditionally winter
bugs, you really can't go past some garlic. Garlic has
excellent antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties
so it is sure to help relieve the duration and the severity
of the cold or flu. The pungent odour of garlic is actually
called Allicin and it is this component that is the most
active in acting against the bacteria. So add some extra
garlic to your cooking or alternatively take an odourless
garlic supplement available from your Health Food Store. If
you are taking prescription medication, check first with
your Health Food Expert to ensure the garlic supplement is
suitable to be taken with your medication.
Eat loads of fresh fruit & vegetables. Even though to
maintain a healthy immune system you should always try to
eat 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruit everyday,
with a cold or flu on the way, now is the time to ensure you
definitely eat a well balanced diet.
Drink some herbal tea. Tea has wonderful antioxidant
properties and there is nothing better than sitting down
with a hot cup of tea with lemon and honey or alternatively
try a herbal tea. Sweet basil is perfect for treating
infections and one that you can make yourself instead of
buying from the supermarket. Just chop up some fresh basil
leaves and place two teaspoons into a tea infuser and place
in a cup. Pour the boiling water over the basil, cover and
leave to stand for up to 5 minutes. Remove the infuser and
sit down to enjoy and relax!
Drink fresh juice. Having fresh fruit or vegetable juice is
a fantastic way to boost your immune system. To get the most
out of your juice, drink it first thing in the morning when
your stomach is totally empty and your body can absorb the
vitamins and nutrients.
Get some rest. Your body will have a difficult time
recovering if you keep pushing it, in fact you could do your
immune system more harm than good. Our bodies rejuvenate
when we are sleeping so don't feel guilty about taking an
extra hour or so if you feel you need to. In fact several
studies have now confirmed that we really do need to sleep
for seven hours plus to maintain a healthy weight and a
healthy body! Always remember though, should natural
alternatives not be successful and your cold or flu symptoms
persist, do not hesitate to seek medical advice.
About the Author
As well as being a fulltime Mother, Monique is a partner in Bella Creations, an online gift shop specialising in unique gift arrangements & individual gift products for Men, Women & Babies. To view her gift range, log on at Baby Gifts Australia.
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