Natural Remedies for Colds
Most people don't know this, but you can
stop a cold the first day you feel any symptoms. Our family has been cold free for years
using the following remedies. At the FIRST sign of a cold, we take at least 14
milligrams zinc LOZENGES, (not pills). They are taken the
FIRST DAY of a cold. We take 3 - 4 lozenges per day, the last one being right before bed.
I have noticed when taken before bed they seem to work even better boosting the immune
system while you sleep. For maximum benefits, do not eat or drink 30 minutes before or
after taking the lozenges.
When either of our children get a cold, the
first day, we give our 10 year old son half of a lozenge three times a day and our 6 year
old takes zinc suckers for children. We continue taking the zinc for 3 days. After the first day is over, we do not show any
symptoms of a cold any longer. However, to stop it right away, it must be taken the FIRST
day of any symptoms.
Zinc should not be
taken regularly or for long periods of time. Recent studies have shown a connection
between zinc and prostate problems in men who take zinc for long periods of time. Our family only takes zinc for three days following the first sign of a cold or the flu. We use a product called Dr. Zinc®, which we found to have a very
good taste, seems to work much better, and is much cheaper (usually under
$3.00 a box). You can find Dr. Zinc® at these stores: Hy-Vee, Leader Drug, Marquee,
Sun Mart, Health Mart, and Value Rite. This website (MyLeader.com) can help you locate a store near you.
Clinical Studies have been done on zinc showing that zinc dramatically shortens
the durration of a cold esspecially if taken immediatly on the onset of a cold.
*In addition, it has been proven in studies
that garlic drops in the nose kills the cold virus and clear up the chest. There is
however an easier way to do this. We grind up about half a BULB of garlic, skins and all,
and pour a cup or two of boiling water over this and with a towel over the head, we breath
this garlic steam in through the nose and mouth alternatly. This is also good for clearing
up congestion and coughs.
Sambucol black
elderberry extract is also very effective for a cold and the flu.
We take black elderberry along with the zinc lozenges for fighting both the flu and a cold.
Click here for effective garlic remedies for colds.
| Some doctors believe the flu virus and the cold virus enters the body
through the ear canal. The following is a remedy that has been used for years by many.
Many people have said this remedy will cure the cold or flu in 12-14 hours. There are
several wonderful testimonials about this remedy by people claiming their colds, flu,
asthma and allergies have been cured. To
use this remedy, administer a few drops of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide into each
ear. (Garlic oil or tea tree oil may also work the same way.) The
H2O2 starts working within 2-3 minutes killing the cold or flu virus. There will be bubbling and may be some mild stinging.
However it is not painful in any way. For the flu,
if using hydrogen peroxide, you will need to repeat this process two or more times at one or two hours intervals.
When the bubbling subsides in a few minutes,
drain onto a tissue and repeat with the other ear.
This remedy using hydrogen peroxide is safe for
children to use. However, the loud bubbling and mild stinging may scare them, so please be
sure to tell them what to expect. Do not get hydrogen peroxide in the eyes. If it enters
the eyes at all, flush with water at once. |
You can also add Echinacea
tea or extract and make sure to drink plenty of water.
Recent studies have shown echinacea to be ineffective in children under the age of eleven.
Please let us know about your success using
this remedy by posting your results in our forum.
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