Cold or Flu? What To Take When You Cant Take Anything
So what do you do if you're like me and have allergies to many of the ingredients found in cold and flu remedies and you actually become sick?
Were I live there are few options in the relief department, but there are a few options that might just help in prevention.
Immune boosting is one of the best options.
Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Probiotics, and a healthy diet are probably the first things that come to mind.
Other options include Echinacea, Zinc, Elderberry extract, Oregano oil, naturopathic and homeopathic remedies.
(Note: Many Homeopathic remedies do contain sugar.)
Just last year I discovered an Elderberry Extract that had no added sugar, dyes, or flavours in it. I was desperate and was seeking some relief from a cold. It definitely helped and shortened the length and severity of my symptoms.
During this same cold I had read about this mixture that included pinapple juice, that could help relieve a cough. Unfortunately I couldn't have any of the other ingredients. But I decided to give it a try anyway and just sipped a glass of pure pinapple juice in hopes it might help with my cough, and it did.
It's not just loaded with vitamin C but it also contains bromelain which has anti-inflammatory properties.
Hot ginger tea is also soothing for the throat, and soothing for the stomach.
Green tea & Matcha are very soothing and pack a fantastic antioxidant punch.
The best foods to eat when you're sick are things like:
Garlic Yogurt Skinless turkey breasts Sweet potato
Oily fish Kefir Blueberries Sunflower seeds
Anise seeds Tea Dark chocolate Oats
Fennel Mushrooms Brazil nuts Milk
Citrus fruit Leafy greens Carrots
The worst foods are things like: High fat, Sugar, and Spicy foods
Have a chat with your Doctor, Pharmacist and those knowledgeable people who work at the health shops. They can be supper helpful and help you find out what works best for you and your allergies.
Check out my Pinterest board, Cold and Flu Alternatives and Recipes
sources:
"Revealed... the 10 foods YOU should be eating now to boost your immune system and ward off colds and flu" by Lisa Ryan for DAILYMAIL.COM
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2016/01/3-vitamins-best-boosting-immunity/
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20631007,00.html
Were I live there are few options in the relief department, but there are a few options that might just help in prevention.
Immune boosting is one of the best options.Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Probiotics, and a healthy diet are probably the first things that come to mind.
Other options include Echinacea, Zinc, Elderberry extract, Oregano oil, naturopathic and homeopathic remedies.
(Note: Many Homeopathic remedies do contain sugar.)
During this same cold I had read about this mixture that included pinapple juice, that could help relieve a cough. Unfortunately I couldn't have any of the other ingredients. But I decided to give it a try anyway and just sipped a glass of pure pinapple juice in hopes it might help with my cough, and it did. It's not just loaded with vitamin C but it also contains bromelain which has anti-inflammatory properties.
Hot ginger tea is also soothing for the throat, and soothing for the stomach.
Green tea & Matcha are very soothing and pack a fantastic antioxidant punch.
The best foods to eat when you're sick are things like:
Garlic Yogurt Skinless turkey breasts Sweet potato
Oily fish Kefir Blueberries Sunflower seeds
Anise seeds Tea Dark chocolate Oats
Fennel Mushrooms Brazil nuts Milk
Citrus fruit Leafy greens Carrots
The worst foods are things like: High fat, Sugar, and Spicy foods
Have a chat with your Doctor, Pharmacist and those knowledgeable people who work at the health shops. They can be supper helpful and help you find out what works best for you and your allergies.
Check out my Pinterest board, Cold and Flu Alternatives and Recipes
sources:
"Revealed... the 10 foods YOU should be eating now to boost your immune system and ward off colds and flu" by Lisa Ryan for DAILYMAIL.COM https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2016/01/3-vitamins-best-boosting-immunity/
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20631007,00.html
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