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by Michael Kabel
Winter’s chill brings the warmth of the holidays – but it also brings
the aches, pains, and other discomforts of cold and flu season. Herbal
and organic healing experts point to these three natural treatments
as some of the body’s best defenses against seasonal discomfort.
GOLDENSEAL – This bitter-tasting in half. Additional evidence inidcates that
member of the buttercup family is probably the berry might be useful in fighting both
best known for its anti-microbial benefits, the swine flu (H1N1) and more severe
both taken as a tablet and when used respiratory illnesses such as bronchitis.
as a natural sanitizer. Its active ingredient,
berberine, is regarded as a natural enemy Though taken safely as a syrup or
of bacteria and fungi.The goldenseal lozenge, elderberries should never be
berry is also prized for its anti-catarrhal consumed raw, as serious health risks can
benefits, such as alleviating mucus and sinus occur. Elderberry tablets are often taken
congestion. It also can help reduce hay in conjunction with zinc supplements for
fever and soothe runny noses. added immune system support.
It is used also as a laxative, a digestive ECHINACEA – The coneflower daisy
aid, to ease menstrual pain and to treat that grows throughout America is probably
urinary tract infections. Goldenseal is also its most famous illness-fighting herb
usually taken in tablet form. – and probably the most misunderstood.
Though millions of patients take it to
ELDERBERRY – Sometimes called prevent common cold symptoms, research
sambucus or elder, this fruit of the demonstrates its active ingredients work
perennial elder plant is used to treat to help the body treat the effects of a cold
common allergies. Studies show it’s more than prevent them.
also effective in combating a range of
flu symptoms, including headache, sore Besides colds, Echinacea is commonly
muscles and coughing. One report shows used to treat similar issues such as the flu
that consistent use cuts the flu’s lifespan and streptococcus infections. It’s sold as a
tablet and found in teas and juices.
wCiBthODeatLEhteDtFsheEeaHCNnEHdSREFILBLSLAUL
by Michael Kabel
Winter’s chill brings the warmth of the holidays – but it also brings
the aches, pains, and other discomforts of cold and flu season. Herbal
and organic healing experts point to these three natural treatments
as some of the body’s best defenses against seasonal discomfort.
GOLDENSEAL – This bitter-tasting in half. Additional evidence inidcates that
member of the buttercup family is probably the berry might be useful in fighting both
best known for its anti-microbial benefits, the swine flu (H1N1) and more severe
both taken as a tablet and when used respiratory illnesses such as bronchitis.
as a natural sanitizer. Its active ingredient,
berberine, is regarded as a natural enemy Though taken safely as a syrup or
of bacteria and fungi.The goldenseal lozenge, elderberries should never be
berry is also prized for its anti-catarrhal consumed raw, as serious health risks can
benefits, such as alleviating mucus and sinus occur. Elderberry tablets are often taken
congestion. It also can help reduce hay in conjunction with zinc supplements for
fever and soothe runny noses. added immune system support.
It is used also as a laxative, a digestive ECHINACEA – The coneflower daisy
aid, to ease menstrual pain and to treat that grows throughout America is probably
urinary tract infections. Goldenseal is also its most famous illness-fighting herb
usually taken in tablet form. – and probably the most misunderstood.
Though millions of patients take it to
ELDERBERRY – Sometimes called prevent common cold symptoms, research
sambucus or elder, this fruit of the demonstrates its active ingredients work
perennial elder plant is used to treat to help the body treat the effects of a cold
common allergies. Studies show it’s more than prevent them.
also effective in combating a range of
flu symptoms, including headache, sore Besides colds, Echinacea is commonly
muscles and coughing. One report shows used to treat similar issues such as the flu
that consistent use cuts the flu’s lifespan and streptococcus infections. It’s sold as a
tablet and found in teas and juices.
