Cold season is here

[Beth]

I've been hearing that quite a few people have been catching the common cold lately, and tonight I'm not feeling quite so hot. Bit of a runny nose (could be allergies) and my glands feel a bit swollen. Anyways, when these symptoms appear, I thought I'd share this product LINK (http://www.amazon.com/Source-Naturals-Wellness-Formula-capsules/dp/B00014JM8Q). Usually if I take this within a day of the first signs of a cold I keep the damn thing at bay.

I also like to take Olive Leaf Extract and Colostrum when I'm in full swing of a secondary infection (ie. sinus infection) from getting a cold. Just thought I'd pass along my little remedies forward with the season approaching.

If all else fails, drink some beer and pass out.

[Harley]

Time to dig out the MMS!

Here's one for ya Beth. Try halving a fresh onion and placing it on your nightstand in an open dish. Not really a remedy, more of a preventative, but it works!

A bit of Black Velvet works better for me!

[bluestflame]

vitamin d3 assists with immune system

[Ross]

If all else fails, drink some beer and pass out.

Don't you mean Margaritas:p

Lots of raw fruit and veg and plenty of water...

[noxon medem]

If all else fails, drink some beer and pass out.

I partly agree, but why wait till all other fails to drink some beer ?
(and pass out ..)
- btw, cognac is a remedy for cold, but if you (meaning me) drink too much,
you might get an urge to have a realy long walk outside, without shoes on ..
- - - - -
On the serious topic of health:
I live on the middle of northern hemisphere, and now it starts the dark, colder, season.
Have allways been susceptible to cold and flu, and usualy had it at least twice a year.
Listened to Bills interview with Gabriele Stähler (Stahler) about vitamin D3, and more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH1rB-Ya2UQ
- and started taking them regulary (vit D3, that is :-) from october ( till april more or less ).
For me the adequate dosage was 1000 to 2000 units a day (and night), my habit being
including walking outside in a T-Shirt no matter the season.
( we have a word called : Døgn, (doegn) in norwegian, It descibe the 24hour day-night cycle.
- Does a similar word exist in the english language ?
BTW: I Did not have a flu or serious cold that whole last winter season.
( - and I took no vaccinations .!. )
- - - - - .

Happy, healthy winter, or whatever season it is where you are, to all.
and
one last thing:
People ( mainly women ) in dresses that cover most of their bodies
should particulary be advised to take natural supplements (vitaminD3)
to duely compensate for lack of direct sunshine on their skin of the body.

:o :cool: :flame: :cool: ;)

nm

[Zook]

Good morning, Beth,


I've been hearing that quite a few people have been catching the common cold lately, and tonight I'm not feeling quite so hot. Bit of a runny nose (could be allergies) and my glands feel a bit swollen. Anyways, when these symptoms appear, I thought I'd share this product LINK (http://www.amazon.com/Source-Naturals-Wellness-Formula-capsules/dp/B00014JM8Q). Usually if I take this within a day of the first signs of a cold I keep the damn thing at bay.

I also like to take Olive Leaf Extract and Colostrum when I'm in full swing of a secondary infection (ie. sinus infection) from getting a cold. Just thought I'd pass along my little remedies forward with the season approaching.

If all else fails, drink some beer and pass out.

Haaa hahhahah ... almost spilled my coffee.

:hilarious_to_the_power_of_yuk_yuks_laughing_icon:

ps: Get well, soon.

[PHARAOH]

I'll take my chances with the later. Your a trip, Beth.

[Celine]

Time to dig out the MMS!

Here's one for ya Beth. Try halving a fresh onion and placing it on your nightstand in an open dish. Not really a remedy, more of a preventative, but it works!

A bit of Black Velvet works better for me!

Ahh yes.. The onion thread... from Tango.. i remember that ...clearly.





I use D3 and Vit C...usualy helps...

Hope you feel better beth...

[Caren]

Hey there Beth..I strongly suggest you 'start' with the Margaritas and then after you have ingested an adequate number .. you will forget all about that nasty cold!! Hic..
Seriously though..do take care.. and thanks for the cold tips. :tea:

[conk]

If you feel you've contracted a serious virus, run to your naturopath and get a Vitamin C IV. 30 or 40 grams of intravenous C will knock it out.

And yes, lots of vitamin D3 in winter (well, all year round). Get extra probiotics too. Much of the immune system is in the gut. The following is from Mike Adams, naturalnews.com:

Top Five Anti-Virals
Anti-Viral #1 - Super ViraGon

My favorite liquid anti-viral product remains Jon Barron's Super ViraGon - a potent combination of garlic, olive leaf extract (a powerful anti-viral!), onion, ginger, zinc and other nutrients. I keep this in my own emergency supply of natural medicine.

It's available from www.BaselineNutritionals.com for a very fair price (order five for the best discount).
Anti-Viral #2 - Fitura PowerImmune

The PowerImmune anti-viral tincture offered by Fitura (www.Fitura.com) combines organic Echinacea, Cat's Claw, Shiitake Mushroom, Olive Leaf and many other ingredients (all organic). This is another "medicine chest" product I keep in good supply. It's also good to travel with. I personally take a dropper full of this product each time I board an airplane.

Living in Ecuador, this is also a "first aid" product I keep with me in the Valley of Longevity. Of course, if a pandemic were to strike, I would just go to my garden and eat all the natural anti-virals located there, but if I'm caught traveling -- or I need an extra boost of herbal concentrates, PowerImmune is one of my top choices.
Anti-Viral #3 - Lomatium Dissectum

This product is the "secret" anti-influenza herb that very few people know about, even in the natural health industry. The root of the Lomatium is perhaps Mother Nature's "perfect" anti-influenza herb because its anti-viral action is combined with a respiratory clearing action that's especially useful for dealing with the secondary infections caused by many strains of influenza.

The indigenous American Indians grew Lomatium and used it as medicine. If you live in the American Southwest (or other dry, hot climates), you can probably grow this medicine, too. It might be one of the best investments you can make in your own health defense, because herbs that are growing in your yard are always more potent than herbs found in bottles.

If you can't grow it, of course, you'll need to buy it. Here's one recommendation of an existing Lomatium tincture:

Nature's Answer has a 1-ounce tincture that's available at Vitacost.com for a ridiculously good price (http://www.vitacost.com/Natures-Ans...). This product will probably be wiped out of inventory shortly after this special report goes public, so get some of this quickly if you want it in your natural medicine chest.
Anti-Viral #4 - HerbPharm Virattack Compound

Speaking of Lomatium, HerbPharm offers an herbal tincture that combines it with St. John's Wort (also a powerful anti-viral), lemon balm, olive leaf and other powerful anti-viral herbs.

This is a superb combination. It's really, really powerful in defending against influenza infections. Vitacost offers it at nearly half off the retail price (http://www.vitacost.com/Herb-Pharm-...).

I definitely recommend getting some of this. You might also wish to check your local health food stores to see what they have in stock. During a pandemic, I can practically guarantee you won't be able to find any of these medicines, because people will engage in "panic buying" of these natural anti-virals. It's smart to have a few on hand now, before the next pandemic strikes.
Anti-Viral #5 - Olive Leaf Extract

One taste of real olive life extract and you'll be convinced: This is powerful stuff! The best-known phytochemical in olive leaves is oleuropein, a very potent antimicrobial medicine that also has natural anti-viral properties.

Your best value on a standardized extract, in supplement form, is the NSI brand from VitaCost (http://www.vitacost.com/NSI-Olive-L...). I personally like the liquids better (http://www.vitacost.com/Natures-Ans...), but the taste is a big turn off for most consumers. If you're not into chugging really bizarre-tasting liquids, go with the capsules instead.

Ideally, your best way to have this medicine nearby is to grow your own olive trees. To make the medicine, just gather leaves from the trees, wash them, add them to a large container of water and boil it into a concentrate. This liquid can be consumed internally or used topically. Seek the direction of a naturopathic physician, of course, before consuming this internally, and be especially cautious if you are pregnant.

The shelf life of most of these natural medicine products is about 1-2 years. That can be roughly doubled by refrigerating the products (highly recommended).

Honorable mention anti-virals

In addition to the top five I've already mentioned here, there are other antiviral products and nutrients worth mentioning:

• Nascent Iodine - (www.IntegratedHealth.com) - Offers additional protection against infectious disease while supporting your thyroid gland.

• Amazon Herbs - The Amazon Herb Company's numerous products from the Amazon rainforest are also, in their own ways, powerful anti-virals. Even their Zamu juice is a good choice (as it contains Sangre de Drago) for protection against infectious disease. Cat's Claw (Una de Gato) is also a powerful antiviral, and it's available in numerous Amazon Herb products.

• Probiotics - Virtually all probiotics will boost your defenses against infectious disease. Scientific research has even shown that probiotics directly reduce the risk of contracting H1N1 swine flu. You can find probiotics at your local health food store. Read more here: http://www.naturalnews.com/026265.html

• Wildcrafted oregano oil - (www.P-73.com) or (http://www.vitacost.com/productResu...) - This is a phenomenal wildcrafted oil with too many health benefits to mention here. It's extremely useful as a first aid product, too, and can help your body heal more quickly. (It's also known to be very useful for topically treating spider bites and insect bites.)

A related product, also available from Vitacost.com, is called OregaRESP (http://www.vitacost.com/North-Ameri...), which is an extremely potent encapsulated form of oregano oil. (Just open this bottle and inhale, you'll be floored!)

[Moemers]

I have a cold right now, and sitting next to me is a bowl with an onion cut into 4 sections.

Also taking vitamin C and drinking water, but I caved and took a mucinex too.

DAMN YOU COLD SEASON!

[Solphilos]

I have a cold right now, and sitting next to me is a bowl with an onion cut into 4 sections.

Also taking vitamin C and drinking water, but I caved and took a mucinex too.

DAMN YOU COLD SEASON!

If you have some congestion to clear, eat that onion!
Better yet, make a broth with a generous amount of onion and celery and drink it down. I like to take some chicken broth and simmer the finely chopped veggies until they are translucent. Tastes great, knocks out congestions and is quite comforting as well.

[Moemers]

Soup for dinner tonight for sure! I'm a vegetarian, so the chicken broth is out...but I have some delicious Amy's Alphabet Soup that my belly is stoked on.

Thanks for the advice!

[witchy1]

what about Rum and Green Ginger - doesnt actually help that much - but you feel better for a while

[Moemers]

You know what?

Marijuana works. Dried me right up last time. Unfortunately, I'm trying to apply for jobs and can't have it in my urine.

[Beth]

Well I've been taking the Wellness formula for a couple days and looks so far like I staved off that cold, gonna keep taking it though just in case. Here's a link to what's in these giant horse pills. LINK (http://www.sourcenaturals.com/products/GP1345/)

And caren, the margaritas are key as well :P

[THIRDEYE]

hey beth.... i havent had a cold in several years i think it has to do with my body core tempature runs about 97.3 as a result of a throid ablation....i use bach flower remedies as well as eccanachia tea vitamin d-3 vitamin b-6 and green tea with a dab of unpasturized honey,anyhow hope ya get better quick!!!!love light and abundance ...thirdeye...