Monday, September 24, 2012

Cold Prevention and Relief


Are you ready for it? The tickle in your throat, the coughing, sniffling and sneezing? Every year, there are over one billion colds in the United States and more than 200 different viruses are known to cause the signs and symptoms of the common cold.
 We all know the common wisdom to get rid of a cold: rest, drink fluids and wash your hands. However, there are other innovative ways to ease your discomfort and relieve the symptoms of the common cold! Below are some natural ways to keep your cold at bay, along with a round-up of products that use them as ingredients!

Natural Ways to Stop Your Cold 
 Zinc Gluconate: Because of zinc's antiviral properties, taking a well-formulated zinc cold remedy, such as zinc gluconate, at the onset of a cold can significantly reduce the cold's duration and severity, according to a comprehensive review of medical research on the subject. The delivery method of zinc is critical to its effectiveness; certain additives can prohibit the zinc icons from being released. Carefully research your zinc product choice to ensure effective treatment.

Product: Cold-EEZE Oral Spray
Honey: Aside from being a great sweetener, honey is also a time-tested remedy for coughs and loaded with antioxidants. Studies have shown that buckwheat honey may provide better relief of nighttime coughs than over-the-counter (OTC) cough syrups and can help sooth your throat.  
 Product: Maty's All Natural Cough Syrup
Fenugreek: Fenugreek tea helps to clear out mucus, reduce respiratory inflammation, and ease your urge to cough. Recent research suggests that fenugreek may also have powerful antiviral properties
 Product: Alvita Teas Fenugreek Seed Tea
Garlic: Garlic has potent antiviral and antibacterial properties to help fight infection. Mix freshly chopped garlic with food, take it with a teaspoon of honey, or brew some into a tea.
 Product: Trader Joe's Crushed Garlic
Pomegranate: Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and zinc, pomegranate juice boosts your immune system and helps your body defend itself.
 Product: POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
Cayenne Pepper: A small bit of dried cayenne pepper powder, made into a tea with lemon or mixed into a broth, will help clear up congested sinuses as well as aiding circulation to fend off chills.
 Product: Simply Organic Cayenne Pepper
 
 

I received this information and thought it would be interesting to share, and so i'm passing it along. Hopefully you find it useful.

1 comment:

  1. Really enjoyed this post Milcah. Very helpful, especially with cold and flu season! Thank you!

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