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Useful Comforting Remedies if You have the Cold


I'm the type of person that likes to read manuals or directions for any type of situation, most of the time. So wouldn't it be great if there was a HOW-To whenever you get sick with a cold or sore throat? I do. My son who is in preschool, probably gets sick with the cold 40% of the school year. So I thought I would post some useful links and products I thought useful information for the cold.


Some useful products and tips to prevent colds:


1. Clenzology : product by Garden of Life.

2. Anti-bacterial gels like Purell. It's great to carry these around in your purse for times when you can't wash your hands with soap and water.

3. Exercise: believe it or not, those that exercise regularly are less likely to get sick vs those that are sedentary. Too much exercsie though will strain your immune system, so don't overdo it.

4. Washing your hands regularly. The best way is get yourself from being infected and most importantly don't touch your face!

5. Don't be around sick people if possible. I'm a mother, so every now and then if my son gets sick, I am the first one to get exposed.

6. Eat healthy: organic is the way to go..eating your 5-6 servings of fruits and vegetables as well as staying away from sugar or processed foods.

7. Vitamins: getting enough vitamin D, esp. if you live up north during winter time is tough so make sure you make up for your nutritional defincies. I would make sure the vitamins that you purchase are allergen and chemical free. There are lots of companies that are now offering great alternatives. You can also purchase them online if you can't go to a Health Food Store.

8. Loading up on your health drinks that boost your anti-oxidants like Goji , Acai, Mangosteen. Beware of added sugars in juices at the supermarket.

9. Probiotics


When you are sick:

Let's face it, at least once a year you will get a cold or two, but here are some products or items that will help you through it.


1. Runny nose, itchy throat oh no! check out this site for some home remedies.

2. Gargle with Salt water. I love this Himalayan sea salt from www. mercola.com

3. You will need lots of boxes of tissue. I prefer unscented ones, but you can try Puffs Gentle tissues have different ones, lotion, vicks?
4. Drink Warm liquids all through the day.. Ahh so soothing to the throat. I especially love this soup recipe. Beware of canned soups that have high sodium and MSG. Other soups are great too..I love soups with ginger,and chicken stoock or salmon stew with miso. A great tea to drink is one that has no sugars. Deepak choppra offers excellent teas in his site online. I like the Invigorating Tea with ginger and spices.
5. Hopefully all these remedies will lastly resort you to this step. But if you get worse, or get a fever..consult your health practitioner right away! I try to stay away from commercial remedies, and I try to resort to it as my last option. These are..
Throat drops: when you aren't home and can't gargle with salt water or eat a piece of ginger. Look for dye free and organic sugar options. Note: (no.1 remedy doesn't recommend eating sugars)
Cough medicines and pain relievers: Ask your doctor, and don't take more than is prescribed. Again I look for dye free and those with no artificial sweeteners like aspartame or sucralose.
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Anonymous said…
We all do things that, in hindsight, are an over-reaction to something that is really a very trivial event. Laughing at ourselves helps to get rid of the anger and to keep the event in perspective.

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May 20, 2009 at 12:16 AM
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