Cold / Flu
The Common Cold and The Flu
How to cure or prevent the common cold / flu
How to cure the common cold / flu
One study showed that people who take aspirin and
Tylenol (acetaminophen) suppress
their body's ability to produce antibodies to destroy the cold virus
Graham NM et al,
Adverse effects of aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen on immune function,
viral shedding, and clinical status in rhinovirus-infected volunteers. J Infect
Dis.1990 Dec;162(6):1277-82
Aspirin taken to excess has also been linked to lung complications including pulmonary edema (an abnormal
build up of fluid in your lungs).
Only use these medications when the need is dire.
E.g. temperature
greater than 105 °F (40.5 °C), severe muscle aches or weakness.
Cold/flu viruses do not reproduce at higher body
temperatures. So a slight fever should help you get rid of the virus quicker . Taking medication that reduces your
fever is thus counterproductive.
Use ice compresses to control (not suppress)
high
temperature. Alternatives are
an ice-water-filled hot water bottle or a bag of frozen small vegetables, such
as peas or corn.
A "runny" nose helps clean out upper respiratory
infections. Thus, taking a decongestant to stop
the "runny" nose symptom is counter-productive in aiding the underlying problem.
Simple/inexpensive yet effective "tricks"
Hydrogen Peroxide. Some people rid themselves of colds and flu within 12 to 14 hours by simply administering a few drops
of 3% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into each ear. You will hear some bubbling, and
possibly feel a slight stinging or warm sensation. Wait 5-10 minutes for the
bubbling and stinging to subside, then drain onto a tissue and repeat with the
other ear.
For more information on other hydrogen peroxide therapies, see:
Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy -"Oxidative/Oxygenative Water"
Warming socks Treatment. Overnight treatment to cure
a cold
Warming Socks Treatment
Good dietary "Ammunition"
Plenty of fresh, pure water. Loosens
secretions; urine should be a light, pale yellow;
Drink fresh-squeezed
lemon
juice . Dilute juice from
half a lemon in a tall glass of water.
Drink through a straw to prevent damage
to teeth enamel.
Lemon juice for health
Vitamin C
boosts your immune systemDislodges phlegm
Antiseptic to throat -
gargling with strong solution of lemon juice can help kill bacteria
causing strep throat
After metabolism, adds alkalizing minerals to
your body
Moderate sugar consumption. Too much sugar can
suppress the immune system. Intestinal pathogenic bacteria and fungi (E.g.
Candida ) thrive on sugar and so to
promote a strong immune system, it is essential to maintain a good balance
between the probiotic bacteria and potentially pathogenic bacteria and fungi in
the gut.
Eating too much sugar
Foods rich in probiotics (good bacteria).
80% of your immune system resides inside your GI tract:
Fermented foods.
E.g. raw kefir,
kimchee, miso, pickles, sauerkraut, etc,Take a high-quality probiotic.
Providing daily >30 billion CFU, multiple strains of good bacteria, contains no
magnesium stearate or titanium dioxide, independently tested;
Probiotics -"For Life"
Raw, organic eggs from free-range chickens
Eggs
RAW (unpasteurized), organic
milk if available
Animal-based
omega-3 fats.
Krill oil is good and wild salmon oil is the least processed of
the
omega-3 supplements available;
How Eating fish for Omega-3
Choosing a good
marine oil
Mushrooms (Especially
Reishi, Shiitake, and Maitake). Contain immune-enhancing beta glucans;
Garlic and onions. Garlic is a
potent antimicrobial, ideally eaten raw;
Garlic
High
antioxidant herbs and spices.
E.g. Turmeric,
oregano, cinnamon, cloves
Chicken soup can help reduce your symptoms.
Chicken contains a natural amino acid called
cysteine, which can thin the mucus in your lungs and make it less sticky so that
you can expel it more easily. Add
onions, garlic, herbs (E.g. oregono, thyme, sage, marjoram) and spices (incl.
ginger and cayenne), sea or Himalayan salt, and of course chicken and some more
vegetables to the water.
Supplements
(as adjuncts to other measures)
Vitamin C . Potent
antioxidant ; Take several grams every hour
until feeling better, but stop if you get loose stools; acerola is a natural
form of vitamin C containing required synergistic bioflavonoids.
Wild
Oregano Oil (WOO) . Immune system booster unparalleled in the plant kingdom; a higher concentration of carvacrol (its most active antimicrobial
agent) provides more effectiveness;
Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) . A powerful, antiviral, oral "medicine"
Ionic
Colloidal Silver (ICS) .
Bee Propolis. This bee resin is a powerful broad-spectrum
antimicrobial compound; the richest source of caffeic acid and apigenin,
compounds that aid immune response and fight cancer;
Olive leaf extract. Known as a natural, non-toxic immune
system builder.
Olive Leaf Extract
A tea made from a combination of elderflower, yarrow, boneset, linden,
peppermint and ginger. Drink it hot and frequently; makes you
sweat, helping eradicate viruses.
Wash your hands thoroughly before touching food,
nose or mouth, but do not be obsessive
If you wash your hands too frequently you can
remove protective oils in your skin. Can cause
skin to crack or bleed, providing an entry point for potentially harmful
microbes.
Keep immune system strong
Immediately address the first 8 areas of the NEWSTARTS plan to strengthen immune
system before the virus takes over (Sex isn't
mandatory, but will help build your immune system. If you are already ill, you
probably won't feel like adding this to your TTD list!)
Nutrition
Exercise
Water
Of Special Mention
Obtain enough Vitamin D.
P roduces 200 - 300 antimicrobial peptides in your body that
kill bacteria, viruses and fungi.
BEST SOURCE - Direct sun
exposure. You're looking for a daily 20-30 mins. or more (individual factors
also come into play, such as age, skin color, location) on a lot of bare skin in
the 10 am -2pm range; no glasses, no lotion;
The
Sunbath for Vitamin D Therapy
NEXT BEST SOURCE - Safe
indoor tanning machine. For those who live
in sunless climes, particularly during winter;THIRD SOURCE.
Oral
vitamin D3 supplements
To understand the importance of this vital vitamin in assisting the immune
system and so much more, see
Vitamin D -The Sunshine Vitamin
Get enough sleep. "While you are
sleeping", the body is busy with needed maintenance and repair work, and
producing a particularly important immuno-enhancing antioxidant, called
melatonin. Don't think you can shortchange this vital, nightly system overhaul
without compromising your immune system.
Attend to a healthy diet. E.g. eat
good fats, fresh, organic fruits, veggies, grass-fed meat and dairy, minimal
whole grains and sugar, andNO
processed foods, artificial sweeteners, HFCS, MSG, heat-processed (i.e. damaged)
polyunsaturated oils;
To avert a cold you feel is coming on,
immediately lay off sugar, grains, fruit juice, artificial sweeteners or
processed foods. Sugar, in
particular, suppresses the immune system. Even grains and fruit juice add to the
sugar load when broken down in the body.
