Cold and Flu
Influenza and the common cold seem to be one of the most common ailments people experience. Although factors like age or a weak immune system may cause some people to get sick with a cold or flu more often than others, many people contract these illnesses on a regular basis. Although there is no cure for either of them, there are many natural and organic supplements available that can increase the effectiveness of your immune system, which helps to fight off these bugs. If you do happen to come down with a cold or the flu, other all-natural supplements can provide relief of symptoms and even effectively shorten the length of time you will feel under the weather.
Common symptoms of a cold last for about one week, the first generally being a sore throat. A runny nose, nasal congestion and a cough usually show up, and occasionally a fever accompanies this mild respiratory illness. Flu symptoms usually have a quick onset and are more severe than the symptoms of a cold. Some symptoms of the flu include sore throat, headache, congestion, fever, cough and muscle soreness or aches. Both of these viruses enter the body through mucous membranes of your mouth, nose or eyes. One of the best things you can do to prevent getting one of these viruses is to consistently wash your hands.
Should you happen to come down with the flu or a cold, My Natural Market can provide you with relief through our natural and organic remedies. Taking a dietary supplement of vitamin C or D are helpful in improving resistance to illness, as are natural supplements of probiotics that can help keep your immune system strong. Many herbs have been shown to be effective when treating influenza including Echinacea, elderberry, ginger and andrographis. Most of these natural and herbal remedies help to strengthen the immune system while helping to ease symptoms of a cold or flu. Other natural supplements that can help fight off virus and bacteria include olive leaf extract, garlic and Astragalus root.
Treating your cold or flu symptoms with natural and homeopathic formulas is a safe and effective way to get relief. Natural nasal and throat sprays, throat lozenges and cough syrup are also available through My Natural Market. |
