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You already know that the best way to fight off a cold is to get plenty of rest and fluids. Your immune system also requires a good amount of Vitamin C is also a good idea. That all sounds fine and good when you feel fine but once you start to fight a flu you just want relief and quickly. This is why so many people spend so much money on over the counter drugs. Offering fast relief is why medications are so popular. Taking these medicines seems like a good idea but they do eventually wear off and, often, your cold will last longer because, instead of working through the symptoms, the medication just puts them on hold for a little while. Natural health methods, on the other hand, actually work against your cold so that you get over the cold faster.

Did you know that onions are health boosters? One of the most famous cold and flu remedies is a syrupy substance made of onions and honey. Slice up an onion, put the slices in a bowl and cover them in honey. Mix the onions and honey thoroughly and then leave it alone overnight. For a few days eat a spoonful of the concoction every few hours and you should see the cold clear up pretty fast. You might think about adding some chopped or sliced onions to your meals, they’re easy to incorporate!

You have no doubt heard about the way that Echinacea can boost your immune system. As soon as you start to feel a cold or flu hit you, take some Echinacea so that it will do its job. As soon as you feel those symptoms start, take a capsule or two of Echinacea and you might be able to ward off the flu completely. Echinacea can even help you when you’re already well into your cold by making your symptoms weaker and speeding up your healing process. Taking approximately 1200 mgs a day while you’re ill will help you heal. It’s as easy as taking 400mgs three times a day (trying to do more than that could be harmful).

Don’t eat sugar. Sugar slows down your immune system which makes it easier for colds and flues to take hold. Cutting out sugar can help you feel healthier and stronger which is part of keeping yourself free of illness. While many people opt for sugary drinks when they are sick because they like the taste, staying strong and drinking water instead is better for you. If you want to get rid of a cold or the flu, eating sugar is counterproductive and gets in the way of other natural health cures you might be trying.

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