Cold & Flu

• REDUCE YOUR RISKS OF CATCHING THE FLU
• RECOVER FASTER IF YOU DO GET THE FLU
• AVOID SPREADING THE FLU

Food to avoid when you have the flu:

1. Cow’s milk and other dairy products- they can create phlegm
2. White bread, refined foods, processed foods, sugar, and sweets can slow down the immune system
3. Catarrh forming foods: tofu, ice cream, shellfish

Foods that assist the body when ill with the flu:

1. Lemon, orange, watercress, mint, cabbage, chrysanthemum flowers, burdock root, cilantro, dandelion, apples, pears, cabbage broth, garlic, onions, oranges, grapefruit, horseradish, lemons, elderberries, leeks, turnips, grapes, pineapples, honey, green leafy vegetables
2. Drink plenty of fluids (water, water and honey, unsweetened fresh brewed tea)

Supplements:

1. Zinc 20 mg once a day
2. Vitamin C 1000mg 3-4 times a day

Tea blends that can benefit you during the flu season

1. Cilantro and mint tea
2. Mint, chrysanthemum and dandelion tea
3. Mint, dandelion and licorice tea

Take a bath

1. Two cups of Epsom salts in a bath can help with body aches and muscle discomfort

If you catch the flu, make an appointment at Origin Health Center for immune supportive formulations tailored specifically to your needs.

Resources

http://www.maidbrigade.com/blog/disinfect-your-home-naturally/

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/preventing.htm

http://www.abc.net.au/health/talkinghealth/factbuster/stories/2012/02/02/3407024.htm