'Tis that time of the year for the Flu. Here are a few natural ways to help fight off a cold.
Start your day with a yogurt. Yogurt contains probiotics or live cultures ( or available in a pill form ) which are proven to help keep your intestinal tract free of disease causing germs.
Start your day with a yogurt. Yogurt contains probiotics or live cultures ( or available in a pill form ) which are proven to help keep your intestinal tract free of disease causing germs.
Eat some garlic. Garlic contains an active ingredient called allicin which helps fight off infection and bacteria. Researchers gave 146 people either a placebo or garlic extract for 12 weeks: the garlic takers were two thirds less likely to catch a cold. Other research suggests if you eat more garlic you may have a 30% lower risk of colorectal cancer and 50% less risk of stomach cancer. WOW- -I am eating Italian tonight!
A bowl of chicken soup. That’s right; the old wives tale of chicken soup being good for colds is actually true. Chicken soup blocks the migration of inflammatory white cells. The amino acid cysteine, released from chicken during cooking, chemically resembles the bronchitis drug acetylcystine. This fact along with the soups salty broth helps keep mucus thin the same way cough medicine will do and any added spices like garlic and onions can increase immune boosting power.
Drink a cup of tea. The amino acid in tea, L-theanine, is known to boost the immune system and is abundantly found in both black and green tea. Of course you will need to drink up to 5 cups daily to get the super antioxidant power of tea. But if you are feeling sick, a few cups a day will feel soothing and calming.
Stay well!
Warm regards and love,
Erin
