It is still winter and here are a few tips to boost your immune system and prevent or fight cold and flu:
If you are trying to do everything you can to prevent colds and flu this winter, it might be time to add green tea to your list. A new study found that taking a green tea extract reduced the number of sick days and the severity of cold symptoms.
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Here are some herbs which will help you prevent or fight a cold or flu:
Ecchinacea strengthens the immune system and can shorten the length of a bout of cold or flu. Drink a cup of echinacea tea every day from the start of winter as a preventive measure.
Citrus fruit like lemon, grapefruit, and orange juices are all antiseptic and have uplifting properties, helping to beat the "winter blues". Orange can bring down temperatures, grapefruit stimulates the lymphatic system and fights fevers, and lemon cleanses and purifies.
Eucalyptus The antiseptic essential oil works on the respiratory tract, soothing inflammation and clearing the head and sinuses. A few drops oon a handkerchief inhaled at intervals will relieve nasal congestion.
Rosemary is available as an essential oil or a dried or fresh herb, rosemary eases headaches and sore throats and can also raise the spirit. Gargle with a diluted syrup to ease a sore throat. Alternatively, to treat an aching head, drink half a cup of rosemary tea every three hours.
Garlic Whether in clove, powder or oil form, garlic's antibacterial properties help the immune system to fight infection. It is also an effective remedy for chest infections. Try to include garlic in your diet or take a fresh clove two to three times a day with meals.
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You can also boost your immune system with a lymphatic drainage massage. The lymphatic drainage massage can improve sinus conditions and can assist recovery after colds, flu, bronchitis and asthma but not in an acute stage. (see more benefits of lymphatic massage here.)
