Thursday, January 3, 2013

Natural ways to overcome a common cold

CITRUS FRUITS, such as ORANGES AND LEMONS
have a natural source of Vitamin C which boosts immune system
About Colds
A common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system. The body needs to make antibodies to fight off the infection. Strengthening the Immune System can make this process faster and more effective. Vitamin C is a powerful vitamin in boosting the immune system. Below are natural vitamins and minerals that help boost the immune system.

20 TOP COLD FIGHTING FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS
Fruits; Kiwis, Strawberries, Guavas, Papaya and Citrus fruits; Oranges, Lemons, Nectarines.  
Vegetables; Ginger, Onions, Garlic
Dark Leafy greens; Kale,Collards, Spinach.
Dark Leafy Vegetables; Broccoli, Sprouts

Herbs; Parsley and Thyme
Supplements; Vitamin C, Oregano Oil
Sinus Congestion Relief; Japanese Mint Oil


Use fruits to make fruit salad and smoothies. 
Use vegetables to make veggie juices, teas or serve raw or lightly steamed with meals. 
Use herbs to make herbal teas. Also use in salads.


HONEY AND LEMON TEA
Lemon is loaded with Vitamin C for immune boosting and
Honey soothes & raises the level of immune enhancing,
diseases fighting antioxidants in the blood





GINGER
Ginger Tea, Seep 6 slices of ginger in hot water to make tea.
Ginger is fab to sweat you out if you have a fever.





ONIONS AND GARLIC
Make Onion Tea, eat Onions raw or  add to salads.
For Onion Tea; Seep slices of onion in hot water for 5 minutes. Add lemon to and honey to taste
HOT RED AND GREEN HOT CHILLI PEPPERS 
provide the most Vitamin C than any other food.
Use in soups.
DARK LEAFY GREENS
are oaded with Vitamin C.
Greens, e.g; Kale, Collards and Spinach 

and Vegetables such broccoli and brussel sprouts
HERBS
Vitamin C is also high in herbs such PARSLEY AND THYME
Garnish in meals, use in salad or use to make herbal teas
FRUITS
Vitamin C is rich in fruits such as KIWIS, STRAWBERRIES, 

GUAVAS AND PAPAYAS
Use to make fruit salad and smoothies

VITAMIN C CAPSULES
1 Capsules 3 times/day  Boosts Immune System

Buy Vitamin C
OREGANO OIL
4 drops / day Boosts Immune System 

Buy Oregano oil

JAPANESE MINT OIL
Rub in chest or add few drops in steaming water or on pillow for chest cold and sinus congestion relief
See Article; 10 ways to use Japanese mint oil
Buy Japanese Mint Oil

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