Colds, flu and infections

The best way to avoid everyday coughs, colds and infections is to strenthen your own immunity so that you are better able to fight infection.  Many alternative therapies can help you do this and so help to reduce your need to take antibiotics.

Doctors have become worried about the overuse of antibiotics, which tend to weaken resistence to disease, and are encouraging patients to find alternative ways of treating infection.

A stronger immunity system makes you less likely to develop the infections for which antibiotics are often prescribed.

Ten immunity boosters

1. Eat a wholefood diet that include 5 portions of fruit and veg per day.

2. Avoid alcohol, cigarettes and sugary, fries or fatty foods.

3. Eat a wide variety of foods to get all the nutrients you need.

4. Add herbs and spices to foods to build immunity.

5. Exercise for at least 30 minutes two or three times a week.

6. Learn relaxation techniques and reduce stress.

7. Take a good multivitamin and mineral suuplement every day.

8. Make sure that you sleep well.

9. If you are overweight it is a good idea to lose some extra pounds.

10. At first sign of infection take one of the natural remedies below.

Natural Remedies

Acupunture stimulates the bodies defence cells and reduces stress.

Herbalism and Homeopathy are particularly helpful as they strengthen the immune system and speeds recovery from infections when they do occur.

The following will give your system an extra boost:

Echinacea, Cat's Claw, Grapefruit seed extract, Elderberry extract,
Goldenseal, Cranberry, Tea Tree oil.

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