Thursday, October 11, 2012

Natural Cures for the Cold


Ever take a stroll by the park and feeling a slight cold breeze sending chills down your entire body? As golden crisp leaves lay on the ground and the trees begin to fall a sleep. This is when the body starts to act different and your eyes begin to swell, ears are plugged and nose is congested. Well this is the time of the year where the weather slightly changes and one may have to be prepared to keep their immune system healthy. Especially during holiday events, you may not want to be the one with the sniffling nose trailing along the room and keeping a safe distance from relatives. There are many natural ways to prevent and cure the flu or cold. Below are some healthy but natural choices to consider.

Prevention: Layering


Dressing warm includes grabbing a scarf sweater; socks and hat will prevent catching the cold. Most people become sick because of the lack of layering their clothing. Anyone that had suffered those cold days of freezing toes and their teeth chattering can appreciate the importance of dressing appropriately for cold weather.

Sleep


Taking a rest while sick has a great impact in our every day life. Getting enough sleep is quite beneficial and that has become a hard thing for most people to tackle. When you don’t get enough sleep your body gets weak, sleeping is important because it keeps the body strong and fights off sickness. The immune system is constantly moving and fighting against germs on a regular basis. Therefore it is vital that keeping your body rested will give the body enough time to rebuild itself.

 Natural antibiotics


An antibiotic is a substance that is known for fighting off the growth bacteria which is prescribed to people with an infection. Most people are finding other substitutes that are “natural” to help bacteria such as the cold or flu. Strengthening the immune system is a great habit to prevent and protect the body from catching infections. The human body has natural antibiotics that kill bacteria but using these key natural antibiotics such as olive leaf, honey and garlic can help with fighting the cold           
 
I.         Olive leaf
  • Protect heart
  • Helps with colds and viruses
  • Increase energy and blood pressure
  • Supports well-being - Cardiovascular system
  • Treat yeast and fungal infection.

II.      Honey
  • Anti- bacterical
  • Reduce sore throat and irritation
  • Heal wounds
  • Enhance skin
  • Blood sugar regulation
III.      Garlic
  • Fights infections
  • Strengthen immune system
  • Reduce blood pressure
  • Boost immunity
  • Dilute blood
  • Detoxifies 
IIII.     Herbs

It is the perfect time to defend the body against germs. It’s a great source filled with nutrients. Herbs such as dandelion, nettle, mullein and lemon balm are herbs that are good to use during cold seasons. Drinking a hot cup of tea will keep the body warm and ease the throat.
Overall, patient is key when trying to fight against the winter blues so drink lots of water and follow these natural choices. 


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