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Submitted on the 2012/01/19 11:01:48
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
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Joined : 2009/03/06 19:07:32
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Most people are content to let the common cold run its course. My granny used to say that "If you take medicine for a cold, you will be cured within seven days, and if you don't, you will be cured within a week."
But the common cold is the cause of considerable misery. Searches for its cure are like searches for the Holy Grail. Fortunately herbs have much to offer.
What To Do When You Catch a Cold
If you have a healthy, functioning immune system, your cold should not last more than three or four days. Do not expect miracles or immediate results from natural remedies. In fact, since most of these remedies will assist the body, as opposed to suppressing the symptoms, your symptoms may temporarily worsen.
Base your primary treatment on helping your body to detoxify and support its natural defense mechanisms (your immune system). Avoid trying to include as many remedies as possible, it seldom works, and if it does, you will not know which remedy actually did the job. By selecting herbs that fit your individual needs and addressing immune support, diet and lifestyle, the common cold should not present you with a problem.
You can include one or two herbs to help relieve your symptoms, especially if they make your life miserable. Although this may sound contrary to the advice that you should not suppress your cold symptoms, most of the herbal remedies you have at your avail will alleviate your symptoms without suppressing them. Remember, they are Nature's Little Miracles.
A Sample Cold Treatment Program
• At the first sign of a cold decrease your food intake, or eliminate it completely for the first 24 hours. Take an Epsom salts bath and consume lots of liquids – water and/or lemon balm tea.
• Get sufficient rest. Even if it means staying in bed for a day or two. Your health is your most valuable asset.
• Avoid sugar (even natural sources) as it can impair immune function. Orange juice for example contains a much higher level of sugar than vitamin C. Therefore consuming lots of orange juice during a cold may do more harm than good.
• Increase your intake of vitamins A and C and take supplemental zinc. There is good scientific data to support this practice.
• Use one or more of the herbs discussed below. A proven combination is equal parts of yarrow, peppermint and elderberry. If you can tolerate cayenne (chillies) increase your daily intake to your individual maximum tolerance.
• Lastly, use your common sense. If your symptoms persist, or become worse, consult your doctor or health care provider.
( Di Di )
Temper gets you into trouble; pride keeps you there.
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Submitted on the 2012/01/26 09:56:15
By: Firechild
Location : South Africa
Friendship Ranking : Friendship God
Member Score : 700+
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Joined : 2009/03/08 14:38:05
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This I must remember, winter will be here soon. Need to start getting things together for then.
You! Off my planet!
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