Prevention is better than cure!
- Keep well wrapped up and wear warm clothes.
- The food you eat is one of the best lines of defence against catching a cold.
- Thyme and Tea Tree Essential Oil - These oils are very useful to both boost the immune system and are antiviral and antibacterial. (If you are pregnant, have eplisey or have high blood pressure don't use Thyme) Boost your immune system.
Once caught there is no effective "cure" of the common cold but there are things you make it more bearable.
- Zinc can help to shorten the duration of a cold.
- Taking time off at the onset of a cold will help shorten its duration.
- Echinacea - Not for every day use. Only take it when you feel a cold comming on.
- Garlic - This acts as a natural decongestant.
- Ginger tea - Use a couple of tablespoons of fresh, shredded ginger. Its a good antiseptic herb.
- Citrus fruits and vitamin C- Approx 80mg daily but double if your a smoker.
- Eat a balanced diet.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil - Great for coughs and infections and also useful for fevers. Use about 5 drops in a burner or add the oil to a bowl of hot water and put a towel over your head and inhale for a few minutes a time. Another method is you could add a few drops to some sunflower oil and rub on your chest.
Don't forget to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
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