If the wintertime blues have got you feeling under the weather, try some of these homeopathic solutions before resorting to Nyquil delirium…I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Probiotics: When recovering from an illness, and especially to prevent getting one in the first place, load up on a good probiotic supplement. The one shown below, RENEW LIFE FloraMore, is a reputable product with a substantial live, active culture content. Also, fermented coconut water kefir is the best source of natural probiotics in my opinion, and you can find it in the refrigerator section of natural grocery stores. Maintaining healthy intestinal flora is your best protection from sickness…roughly 80% of your immune system resides within your digestive tract, and this is why a lifetime of poor nutrition is the leading cause of disease later in life. It is frighteningly true: you are what you eat.
Cold/Flu: Cold Snap is a great remedy for cold and flu symptoms (although the flu sometimes requires additional support); double up on the dosage for the first few days, and you’ll be feeling better in no time. This herbal supplement will also help prevent future outbursts.
Garlic: I know it sounds gross, but stomaching a minced/chopped clove of raw garlic is one of the absolute best things you can do for your immune system. Garlic is a powerful blood detoxifier, and will help immensely in flushing viral or bacterial infections out of your system. Add it to soup (after it’s been heated) and it won’t taste so potent!
Sore throat: Try Traditional Medicinals’ Throat Coat tea to relieve the achiness. It creates a slight numbing sensation in the throat and will definitely give you a sounder night’s sleep.
Chicken broth: When homemade, this nutrient-rich soup base is an effective remedy for colds and the flu. It is important that it is homemade so that the high nutrient content and gelatinous quality of the bone marrow is properly absorbed, giving the broth its vital substance. It is not uncommon to immediately think of chicken noodle soup when feeling sick, but did you know that this common cliché has deep historical roots? This ancient tradition, also famously known as “Jewish penicillin,” has been confirmed in modern research to alleviate and even prevent infectious diseases. This is a great time of year to pull out Grandma’s recipe!
In addition, drinking more water and increasing your Vitamin C intake will help you stay healthy this winter!
XO,
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