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Best Cold Remedies – Herbs, Spices, and Something You Might Not Expect

November 23, 2019 By Laurie Neverman 16 Comments
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My choice for the best cold remedies are those that are easy to use and have stood the test of time. We’ll share how to use spices and herbs for colds and flu, plus a germ fighter you may not know.

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I’ve made a habit of adding these herbs and spices into our meals and herbal teas. If you enjoy spicy food, fall and winter are the perfect time to indulge. If you like things on the milder side, a number of mellow seasonings also have medicinal benefits.

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”

This are not “quick fixes”, but they may help shorten the length of a cold or flu, and offer relief from symptoms.

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5 Reasons to Use Probiotics for Colds and Flu

November 16, 2019 By Laurie Neverman 14 Comments
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Do probiotics for colds and flu really work? We’ll share five ways probiotics help, what they are, how they work to boost your immune system, and which ones are best.

Note: It takes time to build up the numbers of protective organisms in your digestive track. For best results, start taking live culture foods before cold and flu season gets into full swing.

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How to Make Elderberry Syrup with Fresh or Dried Berries

September 21, 2018 By Laurie Neverman 80 Comments
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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.

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

January 27, 2018 By Debra Ahrens 7 Comments
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Sniffly, sneezy, achy? Surrounded by respiratory ailments of one kind or another? Never fear, help is on the way! Here are 10 tips for natural flu prevention and treatment.

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.

Natural Flu Prevention Options - 10 tips for natural flu prevention and treatment #coldandflu #flu #homeremedies

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

January 13, 2018 By Laurie Neverman 9 Comments
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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.

Best Natural Remedies for Colds and Flu - Round up of home treatments to help prevent cold and flu, get relief from common cold and flu symptoms and recovery faster when you get sick.

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