Healthy good: Cold

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyMaPO7dgTDGHPz-CtAfBfzkqS_ZaabH-q8Grfw9_cUqYa6wVqpqYzjEdpPa9P96Bq9qnDky_fBDPo6l3RDNADlFHn3mKTQ6IMQVydo9S4WY8a2DX7y0Pvg3NxwYZp9cuTdRoWOSYerpMO/s1600/cold.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyMaPO7dgTDGHPz-CtAfBfzkqS_ZaabH-q8Grfw9_cUqYa6wVqpqYzjEdpPa9P96Bq9qnDky_fBDPo6l3RDNADlFHn3mKTQ6IMQVydo9S4WY8a2DX7y0Pvg3NxwYZp9cuTdRoWOSYerpMO/s200/cold.jpg" /></a></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Sneezing.  Coughing. Achiness and fever. A cold is certainly no fun to fall victim  to. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the common cold; however, there  are a few natural ways to tackle the aforementioned symptoms. When  taken at the onset of the illness, many of these natural remedies will  work to head a cold off at the pass. Others will make the cold bearable  or shorten its duration. <br />
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1. Long touted for its homeopathic properties, echinacea is just now  getting its due from the medical community. Today, even mainstream  physicians acknowledge that echinacea can reduce the term of viral  gestation in the body. In some cases, if taken prior to severe symptoms,  it may stop a cold in its tracks. An herb that was used for centuries  by Native Americans, the perennial plant is extremely safe. Most people  drink it in a tea while others take it in a pill form. Either method  appears to work just fine. <br />
2. Aiding in digestion and doubling as an expectorant, the Canadian  Perennial called Golden Seal can also prevent the infection that  accompanies colds. Most people who use the natural antibiotic take it in  a supplement form but Goldenseal can come as a tea or a gargle for sore  mouths and throats too. A cream version of Goldenseal is also  available, but this is generally used topically for skin injuries.<br />
3. Ginger has been used to improve sexual performance and enhance  stamina, but those who practice holistic medicine say that freshly  ground ginger can also ward off a cold or even the flu virus. The  traditional Chinese medicine should be ingested as a tea several times a  day (a minimum of three). Although you can get supplements with ginger  in it, fresh ginger is always best. To prepare it, you can peel and boil  pieces of ginger for roughly fifteen minutes then strain into a tea.  Sweeten to taste, and if so inclined, you can eat the pieces that are  left over. <br />
4. Vitamin C is a time honored natural remedy for many disorders. Found  in orange juice and herbal supplements, doctors and homeopathic  practitioners alike have touted the healing properties of L-ascorbate  for decades. This all around medicinal wonder can help keep your  immunity up and even stave off the signs of aging by reducing free  radicals. Most people advise taking 2000 mg Vitamin C supplements at the  first signs of a cold, to reduce the chances of the cold worsening.<br />
5. Two items that make excellent pizza toppings are also ingredients for  a terrific antiviral home remedy – garlic and onions. Both of these  bulbs have immunity boosting properties and although they may not smell  very good, they certainly help lower the life expectancy of a virus.  8-12 cloves of garlic should be boiled in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes  to create a tea that will quickly alleviate cold symptoms. Honey and  lemon can be added to the brew to make it palatable. Onions can be  ingested the same way. Adding coconut oil will add to the immunity  properties. <br />
Before utilizing any method of healing, herbal or otherwise, you should  be checked out by a doctor to rule out any other causes for your  symptoms. If you are diagnosed with a cold or mild virus any of the  above remedies will certainly be helpful to you. Also be sure to look  out for signs of an allergic reaction as this can signal problems with  your chosen therapy. <br />
Play it safe and natural remedies can give you a true alternative to the  harsh chemical based pharmaceuticals available on the market toda</div></div>

Natural Remedies for the Common Cold

Sneezing. Coughing. Achiness and fever. A cold is certainly no fun to fall victim to. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the common cold;...