Our family’s winter immune-boosting regimen actually begins in August, long before the days grow shorter and the weather turns damp and cold. Prevention truly IS the best medicine! Even if you haven’t started yet, implementing a few natural treatment strategies will help to shorten the duration of your cold or flu, as well as prevent any recurrences of a nasty winter bug. Eat warming and nourishing foods As Hippocrates wisely said: Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food. Certain foods can provide important infection-fighting nutrients and soothe many of the common symptoms of a cold/flu. A good rule is to “eat for the weather” and focus on…
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Healthy Habits to Prevent the Cold or Flu
It’s only September and I can see that people are already sneezing, coughing and feeling extra “blah”! With the sudden change of season into cool and rainy days (come back, summer!) and the rush back to regular work and/or school schedules, it’s no wonder that we fall ill. Sometimes we forget the everyday things that can be done to avoid catching the cold or flu. As the saying goes: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”! Read on for the simple habits that can help you, and your family, stay healthy and bug-free this winter. First things first…Is it the Cold or Flu? It can be difficult…
