Natural Cold & Flu Relief Without the Side Effects

That time of year is coming where most of us can expect to catch the common cold or even one of this year’s flu bugs. If you’re sensitive to, or don’t want to take, prescription or over-the-counter medications, here are five natural ways to find fast relief and recover quicker from the cold and flu:

1. Clear Cold & Flu contains a unique blend of herbs and homeopathic ingredients formulated to offer fast and safe relief from cold and flu symptoms including congestion, sinus pain and pressure, headache, chills and sore throat. Unlike many prescription and over-the-counter medications, it is non-habit forming and won’t cause side effects such as drowsiness, increased heart rate or drying of the sinuses. Instead of masking symptoms, Clear Cold & Flu stimulates the body’s natural immune response and promotes internal balance.

2. Salt water (otherwise known as saline solution) is a simple, safe and effective solution that provides relief from throat pain and congestion, and it keeps sinuses clean and hydrated. When you have a cold or flu, gargle with warm salt water four times per day and do a nasal rinse with a neti pot or nasal rinse system twice per day.

3. Sleep is probably the most important thing you can do when you have a cold or flu. When your body is under attack, it takes a lot of energy to fight off a bug, and your body can do this most effectively when you are sleeping, or at the very least relaxing. It’s best to keep the top half of your body elevated using extra pillows to minimize congestion and coughing that can be exacerbated by lying flat on your back.

4. Drink more fluids when you have a cold or the flu. I know you’ve heard this a million times, but it’s essential in flushing out congestion and toxins. Hot decaffeinated green tea or chamomile tea with honey and lemon, hot apple cider with cinnamon, homemade chicken noodle soup and fresh squeezed orange juice are all great options, along with plenty of water.

5. Decongest with steam and/or essential oils such as eucalyptus, mint or lavender. Take a hot, steamy shower and/or create a mini facial by holding your face over a bowl with very hot water and a few drops of one of the essential oils mentioned above with a large towel over your head. This is especially effective and enjoyable before going to sleep.

To get more information on how to boost your immune system during the cold and flu season, click here.

Best in Health!

About the author:
Dr. Stas' Ozog III, Ph.D.(A.M.), L.Ac., Dipl. A & C.H.(NCCAOM), MTOM