Saturday, January 14, 2012

How to stop a cold in its track


1. Take 3 g  of vitamin C immediately and then 2 g every four hours (or three times a day) until symptoms subside. Alternatively, mix 6 g of vitamin C powder in fruit juice diluted with water and drink throughout the day. Some people prefer to use calcium ascorbate, a less acidic from of vitamin C.


2. Supplement other immune-boosting nutrients, especially vitamins A and E, selenium and zinc.

3. Eat lightly, preferably relying mainly on fruits and vegetables, including foods rich in vitamins A and C, for example carrots, beetroot, green peppers and  citrus fruit. Avoid mucus- forming and fatty foods, i.e. meat, eggs, and milk products. These make your lymph limp - and lymphatic fluid is the main transport system for immune cells, which carry invading viruses to lymph nodes for future punishment.

4. Avoid all alcohol, cigarettes, tea, and coffee. Drink plenty of water and herb teas.

5. Boost your immunity with herbs. Drink two cups of cat’s claw tea a day, have 15 drops of Echinacea tincture twice a day, and , if you have flu or a severe cold, also have a dessertspoon of Sambucol (elderberry extract) four times a day.

6. Take it easy. Do everything slowly and avoid stress. Get some rest and plenty of sleep.

7.  If you think you have won the battle, wait at least 24 hours before reducing the vitamins down to 1 g of vitamin C three times a day, and one immune-boosting vitamin and mineral supplement in the morning. Once you have been well for three days, go back to your normal supplement programme.

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