Common Cold Tips

A cold is a mild infection of the upper respiratory system, it usually lasts 1-2 weeks. The stronger your immune system at the time you get a virus, the quicker you will be able to restore back to good health. This is why it’s so important to remain consistent with treating your body the right way.

Symptoms

• Runny nose

• Sore throat

• Sneezing

• Coughing

• Fever

• Fatigue

• Headache

• Lack of appetite

• Body aches

Tips

• Up your vegetable and fruit intake

• Avoid dairy, eggs and too much meat

• Avoid alcohol and caffeine

• Keep hydrated with plenty water (not cold)

• Take hot showers

Helpful Herbs

• Peppermint

• Echinacea

• Nettle

• Golden seal

• Ginseng

• Rosemary

• Elder

• Ginger

• Vervain

• Lemon grass

My personal remedy

(Works best when taken 3 times a day as soon as you feel the cold coming on)

1. 1\2 a key lime juice

2. Tablespoon of pure honey

3. 1/2 a sachet of ginger powder

4. 1 grated garlic clove

5. Pinch of cayenne pepper (hot, use with caution)

6. Half a cup of hot water