A lot of times, if you wait until you or someone in your family gets the flu or a cold this winter, it\u2019s hard to scramble to get the right treatment.<\/p>\n
Some prefer to go the preventative route, and have some of these things on hand before the cold or flu strikes. If you\u2019d like to implement some home remedies this year to avoid colds and flu, here are some suggestions.<\/p>\n
Vitamins<\/strong><\/p>\n You have probably heard of\u00a0Vitamin C\u00a0for cold prevention and treatment, but have you heard of Vitamin D? The latest research shows that Vitamin D (particularly D3) is important in staving off colds and flu. This may be because the lack of sunlight in the winter creates a Vitamin D deficiency, and supplements are needed to keep the immune system in top shape. You can take a D3 supplement, and\/or eat foods rich in this vitamin, such as eggs, liver, salmon, and mushrooms.<\/p>\n Vitamin C\u00a0is still an important cold and flu prevention vitamin. Foods that are high in\u00a0Vitamin C\u00a0include citrus fruits, peppers (bell and chili), parsley, dark leafy greens, and strawberries. Many of these foods are out of season during cold and flu time, so if you do get these foods at your grocery store they will not only be more expensive \u2013 they will also be less likely to contain their full allotment of\u00a0Vitamin C. This is largely due to long shipment times during which the Vitamin C decreases in the foods. Therefore, a daily supplement might be a good idea.<\/p>\n Rest<\/strong><\/p>\n Have you noticed that you seem to get sick at the most inopportune times? This may be because when you are under stress and have a lot of things to get done, your immune system gets stressed and weakened. Getting enough rest is key to staying healthy. You may think you don\u2019t have time to get enough sleep or rest, but unless you allow for the time, you may find you have to take a lot more down time being sick!<\/p>\n Herbs<\/strong><\/p>\n The popular cold and flu herb, echinacea, is not generally recommended as a daily preventative. You can take it if you think you\u2019ve been exposed and keep taking it for a month or so; but experts warn that echinacea tends to lose its effectiveness if taken for more than a month at a time.<\/p>\n The good news is, there are other herbs you can use to keep your immunity working well this winter \u2013 and they are probably in your home kitchen.<\/p>\n Get your dried, organic herbs, organic essential oils, bulk spices, loose leaf organic teas and aromatherapy supplies at the place where we shop \u2013\u00a0StarWest Botanicals<\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n * Ginger \u2013 This anti-inflammatory herb is tasty, spicy, and said to be a great cold and flu preventer. You can drink a cup of fresh ginger tea every day, and\/or include this herb in your cooking.<\/p>\n * Garlic \u2013 Garlic is another herb that is sometimes used along with ginger in Asian cooking. Sprinkle minced, chopped, or crushed garlic liberally in daily recipes, or mix it with olive oil for a healthy dip for bread. You can also take garlic in capsule form. It\u2019s been shown to be a powerful anti-viral, anti-bacterial herb.<\/p>\n * Raw Honey \u2013 Truly raw honey can really help with cold and flu prevention \u2013 studies have shown that a tablespoon a day prevents cold in children. The same could probably be applied to adults, only perhaps a larger daily dose. If you don\u2019t like it plain, put raw honey on toast or swirl it into hot herbal tea.<\/p>\n Throat and Tonsil Dr\u00a0\u2013 Homeopathic remedy to relieve symptoms of sore throats and inflamed tonsils A lot of times, if you wait until you or someone in your family gets the flu or a cold this winter, it\u2019s hard to scramble to get the right treatment. Some prefer to go the preventative route, and have some of these things on hand before the cold or flu strikes. If you\u2019d like […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[72],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5932","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-respiratory-conditions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5932","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5932"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5932\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5932"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5932"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5932"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Natural Remedies for Cold, Flu Symptoms:<\/h3>\n
\nBeta Glucan\u00a0\u2013 Natural immune system booster to strengthen immune system health and protect the body against viral and bacterial infectionss
\nMucus-Clear\u00a0\u2013 Homeopathic remedy reduces phlegm and thick mucus plus relieves throat congestions
\nInstaClear Sinus Relief\u00a0\u2013 Herbal remedy instantly clears sinus congestions
\nImmu-Stay\u00a0\u2013 Natural supplement boosts the immune system<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"