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How to Make Elderberry Syrup with Fresh or Dried Berries

September 21, 2018 By Laurie Neverman 67 Comments

In this post we'll share how to make elderberry syrup with fresh or dried berries or juice. Making your own is a great way to save money on this wonderful immune supporting tonic. It's great for kids and adults during cold and flu season.

To use elderberry syrup as a preventative, give a tablespoon per day to adults or a teaspoon per day to children. At the first sign of illness, give adults a tablespoon full every 2-3 hours. For children, give a teaspoonful every 2-3 hours.

Flu Prevention and Treatment – 10 Quick Tips, Old and New

January 27, 2018 By Debra Ahrens 6 Comments

Sniffly, sneezy, achy? Surrounded by respiratory ailments of one kind or another? Never fear, help is on the way! This time of year it seems that almost everyone is sick, but there are simple ways to reduce the risk of illness in your household and speed healing if you do get sick. Here are 10 tips for natural flu prevention and treatment. [Read more…] about Flu Prevention and Treatment – 10 Quick Tips, Old and New

Natural Remedies for Colds and Flu – Cold and Flu Treatment & Prevention

January 13, 2018 By Laurie Neverman 9 Comments

Cold and flu season is sweeping the country. Prepare yourself with the Best Natural Remedies for Colds and Flu to help boost your immune system. Here's a round up of posts from the Common Sense Home website that are focused on prevention and treatment of colds and flu. There are also home remedies for specific symptoms such as earaches, sore throat, cough, and congestion. [Read more…] about Natural Remedies for Colds and Flu – Cold and Flu Treatment & Prevention

The Best Supplements to Prevent and Treat Cold and Flu

January 10, 2018 By Laurie Neverman 10 Comments

The 2017-2018 cold and flu season has been the worst since 2014/2015, with the majority of flu cases linked to influenza A virus H3N2. During the week of December 13, 2017 to January 6, 2018, the CDC reported seven influenza-associated pediatric deaths, as well as a lab-confirmed hospitalization rate of 22.7 per 100,000 people. Emergency rooms across the country have been hard hit, with the flu virus widespread in nearly every state. The flu season may be peaking, but the CDC predicts 11-13 more weeks of increased flu virus activity. In this post, we'll talk about some of the most effective supplements to prevent and treat cold and flu – vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc. [Read more…] about The Best Supplements to Prevent and Treat Cold and Flu

The Best Home Remedies for Stomach Flu Treatment

January 10, 2017 By Laurie Neverman 42 Comments

With headlines like “Dreaded ‘stomach flu’ wreaks havoc on families — and it’s only going to get worse”, the stomach flu is giving many families a rocky start to 2017. Stomach flu treatment focuses primarily on dealing with the symptoms while the virus runs its course, although a 2010 study suggests that probiotics taken early may shorten symptoms by about a day. [Read more…] about The Best Home Remedies for Stomach Flu Treatment