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How to treat colds naturally
How to treat colds naturally
by Randall Neustaedter OMD
(NaturalNews) Winter cold and flu viruses can cause annoying, debilitating, or even dangerous symptoms. Fortunately, there are ways to head off colds and prevent complications.
If you think you may have been exposed to a virus, for example someone sneezes on you, one of your kids has a cold, or you shake hands with someone who is coughing, you can use xylitol nasal spray (Xlear) to ward off the cold. Xylitol inhibits the reproduction of viruses and bacteria.
The initial symptoms of a viral illness may include runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, foggy thinking, tiredness, aching muscles, headache, and fever with chills. As soon as you get any of these symptoms start taking vitamin C and elderberry extract (Sambucus nigra). Elderberry is available in liquid extracts and syrups that children can take, or as tablets or capsules, often combined with Echinacea. Elderberry is an antiviral herb that has been proven to reduce the symptoms of colds and flus, and Echinacea stimulates white blood cell production to encourage the body's fight against infection.
The easiest form of vitamin C for children to take is Emergen-C flavored, powder packets, which also contain vitamin A, zinc, and elderberry. Avoid using chewable vitamin C, which can eat away tooth enamel. Colloidal silver or a liquid silver in water preparation (Silvercillin by Designs for Health) will provide additional antiviral support.
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Yin Qiao is the premier Chinese herbal formula for treating the initial stages of colds and flu. Gan Mao Ling is a stronger formula for treating flu. These herbal formulas can be found in many health food stores in tablet or capsule form. Follow the directions on the label. Children's doses are usually half the adult dose. Health Concerns makes a combination Yin Qiao and Gan Mao Ling tablet (Cold Away), as well as a Yin Qiao Jr liquid extract. Other manufacturers make similar products for children, for example Chinese Medicine Works' Windbreaker, available through Amazon and other online retailers.
The most commonly indicated homeopathic medicine for the first stage of colds with watery nasal discharge is Allium cepa. Children often respond well to homeopathic Pulsatilla, especially if the nasal discharge is becoming a little thicker.
If a cold or flu is followed by continuing congestion or cough, then Chinese herbal decongestant formulas or cough formulas may be needed. For the treatment of these secondary symptoms seek out a Chinese herbalist, a homeopath, or a holistic or naturopathic doctor.
About the author:
Dr. Randall Neustaedter, OMD, has practiced and taught holistic medicine for more than thirty years in the San Francisco Bay area, specializing in child health care. He is a licensed acupuncturist and doctor of Chinese medicine, author of The Holistic Baby Guide, Child Health Guide and The Vaccine Guide. Visit his website, cureguide, to register for a free newsletter with pediatric specialty articles and follow him on Facebook, at Dr. Randall Neustaedter, OMD.
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I take Cold FX. It's used by NHL players and Canadian Olympic Team. It was developed at the University Of Alberta about a decade ago. In 10 years I've never had a full blown cold; as soon as I feel one coming on, I pop the pills for a few weeks. Before than I'd get a few colds a year that would require a small investment in Kleenex.
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How much vitamin c?
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Neti-pot nasal rinse every morning helps. Also onions are garlic are said to help kill bacteria and viruses
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Garlic!
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as far as I know, zinc lozenges are the only treatment with good scientific studies showing they are effective. Also, note that you need Zn acetate, not gluconate or citrate, and need 75 mg daily for it to be effective. Read the research, read the label.
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Did you read about the 2 deaths attributed to using the neti -pot?
Originally Posted by Disperse
Scary stuff there, they recommended you dont use the water that comes from the faucet.
I use something similar that comes with....damn, I forgot what it was but the stuff is great.
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yep garlic is awsome. act as a natural anti-biotic I hear and have good results myself. grapefruit seed extract hase good anti-viral properties a swell. most of us take alot of glutamine, im sure. but its great for the immune system.
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That is so funny that I read this post after I finished my cold. Right when I woke with a sore throat I pumped myself with emergen-c and tea with lemon and honey. Usually I get strep but not this time and I think it is because I took better care of myself early.
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vitamin c, water and sleep!
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Just use some of grandpas old cough medicine...
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sounds good.
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right.
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I swear, garlic works great. I eat a clove a day when sick and I get better in no time.
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the video is funny.
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garlic is absolutely great to treat colds naturally.
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