Foods That Fight Colds & Flu

Onions benefit colds and flu by sulphur compounds andwith like in helping the body to heal itself. So if the
vitamin C plus quercitin, being the most activepropolis is locally grown you are treating with the
ingredient. Sulphur is what gives the onions the pungentirritants that are common to your area. A pediatric
aroma as well as the health promoting benefits, evenstudy may show it is more effective than cough syrup
antimicrobial properties. The sulphur content in onions isbecause it coats the throat better. Honey benefits not
not as high as garlic, about one fourth the amounts.only sooth a sore throat also helps colds, flu, headache,
The high vitamin C content is what gives thenausea. Dosage would be a tablespoon 4 times per
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Aday taken straight or in tea.
recommended dosage would be 2 to 3 onions perCayenne has a high vitamin C content making it a
week.natural choice for a cold, also vitamin A, B, calcium and
Garlic has allicin as an active ingredient giving it antiviralpotassium plus increases the circulation in the body. I
and antibacterial properties. Garlic cleans your liverlike in a capsule form taking 2 – 40,000 heat units
(which cleans your blood) since your blood cycles(950mg), or liquid 4 drops of the 200,000 heat units. If
through your liver every three minutes. So therebyyou place a few drops in water and gargle with it
stimulating the white blood cells and in turn boosting theevery 15-30 minutes you will be amazed at how
immune system.One can make a Onion garlic syrupquickly your sore throat will disappear.
for mucous release.Ginger health benefits are the volatile oils they warm
The benefits of honey are that it acts as a naturalthe body helping the body to sweat breaking a fever
antibiotic with antiseptic properties. There are vitaminsand eliminating toxins, plus they stimulate mucous
such as B-complexes, C, D, E, minerals enzymes andrelease.
propolis. Bees produce honey by mixing flower nectarGinger is a metabolic enhancer the warming also helps
with their enzymes. The propolis in honey boosts thewith nausea, is a great digestive aid, lung and chest
immune system, disables viruses and fights infections.decongesting, and as a body cleansing herb. Ginger
There are different types of honey: locally grown istea (especially combined with honey) helps too sooth
best for seasonal allergies, asthma and respiratorythe throat.
conditions. Honey acts as a homeopathic in treating like