Holistic Remedies for Coughs, Colds and Flu
Holistic Remedies for coughs, colds, flu, sinusitis, bronchitis... Are you aware of the nasty side effects of conventional cough, cold and flu treatments? Learn how to find holistic remedies and natural alternatives instead - just as effective and twice as gentle ...!
Natural Cold Remedies
Natural Flu Remedies
Natural Cough Remedies
Natural Sinus Remedies
Natural Remedy for Bronchitis
Yes, I know – everyone gets them, and somehow coughs, colds, flu (and their accompanying complications) seem to be classed as minor ailments… Well, let me tell you – it doesn’t feel like it at the time … Does it? Coughs, colds and flu can make you feel utterly lousy. Yet somehow you are still expected to carry on as if nothing was wrong…

The best remedy for any illness is rest and plenty of fluids – so if you can, try to take it easy for a little while – at least until you have got over the worst of your illness. It will give your body’s own healing mechanisms a chance to kick in – and work at their full potential…! We are constantly told that there is no cure for the common cold. But it is very easy to believe the advertising hype and try out the medicine that promises to have you up and about in no time… I believe holistic remedies and natural health remedies are a far better way of curing and relieving symptoms of coughs, colds and flu…. Here’s why… - Be a little cautious about buying over-the-counter, conventional medicines for colds, coughs and flu. Most of these medicines do have side effects – which can sometimes be as bad as the illness itself!

- Some common side effects include:
- drowsiness
- insomnia
- agitation
- loss of appetite
- congestion
- headaches
- faintness and fainting
- Even the newer flu shots (whilst undoubtedly effective against particular strains of the virus – but not all!) have had reports of skin reactions, fevers, muscle pains, and even (for ME sufferers) a worsening of existing illnesses and symptoms (this happened to a friend of mine with ME).
- A scientific study has revealed that products containing aspirin and paracetamol can actually stop your body’s own healing process. They can also make some symptoms worse - such as a blocked up, stuffy nose…
- I used to find this myself, and frequently used to end up with a blocked nose and sinus problems for weeks. I never use any of these conventional cold and flu treatments now – I much prefer to use holistic remedies now. When I do get a cold – very rarely these days – the symptoms are much milder and over far quicker too!
- Antibiotics don’t work for ordinary colds and flu. We must have been told this countless times – yet some doctors do still prescribe antibiotics for colds and flu – especially if you ask for them.

- Antibiotics really aren’t a suitable cure for colds or flu – unless your illness has developed into a more serious bacterial infection. So your antibiotics probably won’t work – and even worse, taking antibiotics could actually do you some harm!
- Antibiotics will kill bacteria - but they will kill all the bacteria in your body (like a nuclear holocaust) – which means killing ’good bacteria’ as well as the nasty stuff.
- Our bodies actually need quite a lot of ‘good bacteria’ to operate well and keep healthy - without the good bacteria we leave ourselves wide open to further infections – and nasty problems such as yeast infections.
Holistic remedies act in a gentler way, (but just as effectively) with fewer side effects, leading to better long term health. To me, it makes sense to lessen the stress of such ‘conventional’ medicines on the body, and to try out the natural health alternatives and holistic remedies instead… If you are very prone to colds and flus, you should consider a simple test like the one I used. This will identify any food allergies or intolerances (that you maybe never knew you had), vitamin or mineral deficiencies or other stresses that might be weakening your body and immune system, and leaving you open to infection. It is a very simple test, inexpensive, yet very comprehensive with the results and after care. You only need a few hairs, and it can be all done online and by post... ...having based my recovery from M.E. around the findings from this test, I thoroughly recommend it to anyone...! Click here to find out more about the test Always remember to consult your healthcare provider before taking any decisions regarding your health. Read more about easy and effective, natural cold remedies, to try at home. Learn more about natural flu remedies, to beat viruses and make you feel better. Discover how natural cough remedies can make your troublesome cough finally go away! If your cold or flu lingers, and turns into a painful and uncomfortable sinus infection check out these natural sinus remedies If your cold or flu turns into a nasty bronchitis, find an effective natural remedy for bronchitis here.
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