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Survive a Cold Like A Naturopath!

9/25/2013

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The secret is out! Naturopathic doctors get sick with the cold and flu too.

Here are my 5 go-to remedies to make me feel better.

  1. For nasal congestion use a Neti-Pot twice a day.
  2. Take Vitamin C in high doses and Andrographis capsules to help fight off the virus.
  3. For a sore throat and to soothe a cough, drink Licorice tea as needed throughout the day. Clear liquids and herbal teas are encouraged, 2L everyday at least!
  4. Avoid dairy and refined sugar. Dairy is mucogenic (makes you more congested) and refined sugar suppresses your immune system.
  5. Sleep! Stay home and take the time to rest. Your body is busy mounting an immune response to the virus and needs all the resources you can spare. And your co-workers will appreciate it too!

And as I always mention to patients, getting sick every once in a while is good! It primes your immune system to remember how to fight infection efficiently and effectively. Once or twice a year is fine, but any more than that and I would consider looking into immune system imbalances.

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