The season of colds and flu is rapidly approaching. “there is no cure,” people often say, If you’re going to get it, you’ll get it!” But there are some things we can do to help guard against it. Here are ten top tips for boosting your immune system – the best defence for colds and… Continue reading
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Common cold remedies with natural characteristics
Echinacea The herb Echinacea purpurea is one of the best known and widely available herbal cold treatments. Study results are mixed, but its effectiveness may vary depending on the preparation. Two studies funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine found no benefit from echinacea in a juice formulation or in an unrefined… Continue reading
The older people prefer traditional medicine instead flu vaccine
Eating steamed pears, having a soothing massage or bathing in a herbal mixture are just some of indigenous health practices used by older people to ward off or treat influenza, according to research published in the October issue of the Journal of Advanced Nursing. Other traditional measures discovered by nurse researchers at the Hong Kong… Continue reading
Other cold vegetable soups
Cucumber Soup Ingredients * 2 cucumbers * 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion * 2 tablespoons margarine * 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar * 4 cups chicken broth * 1 tablespoon farina * salt to taste * 1/8 tablespoon dried tarragon * 1/2 cup sour cream * 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions 1. Peel,… Continue reading
Some cold and healthy fresh soups for summer
Gazpacho and cucumber soups are old favorites–but vary your routine by drawing from the cuisines of other cultures. Savory Vegetable Soups The king of cold soups is gazpacho. This Spanish soup has multiple variations, but the famous tomato-based gazpacho that originated in Andalucia in southern Spain has its roots in Roman and Moorish cuisines. Made… Continue reading
Cold urticaria or also known like cold allergy
Definition As strange as it sounds, it’s possible to have an allergy to cold temperatures. Doctors refer to this as cold urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-ee-uh). It’s also sometimes called cold allergy or cold hives. With cold urticaria, exposure to cold temperatures causes redness, itching, swelling and hives on your skin. As much as possible, people with cold… Continue reading