Common Cold

The Common Cold......

The symptoms of the common cold include sneezing, coughing, congestion, headache, sore throat, watery eyes, aches and pains, and fever.
Modern medicine has yet to find a cure. One reason is that the virus which causes colds comes in hundreds of different forms. It is also able to change size and shape making the formulation of a vaccine almost impossible.

The only treatments offered by conventional medicine are decongestants, cough medicines and acetaminophen to mask the symptoms. None of these can actually cure the cold - they just make you suffer less!

However, all the unpleasant symptoms of a cold are your body's way of defending and healing itself and it is usually best not to interfere. The mucus flow is your body's way of ridding itself of the virus - nasal decongestants can prevent this.

A strong immune system is probably the best way to avoid a cold, but if you already have a cold then bolstering your immune system will help to shorten it's duration and make the symptoms less severe. See Boost Your Immune System on this website

Eat a healthy well balanced diet - junk food can stress your immune system and leave you vulnerable to illness. Add garlic to your diet or take a garlic supplement. Studies have shown that garlic has antiviral properties and can help to boost your immune system.

Taking Echinacea for 6 - 8 weeks before the start of the cold season has been shown to reduce your risk of getting a cold by strengthening your body's immune system.

Tips to Help Relieve your Cold

Rest - your body is working hard to heal itself, it needs rest.

Drink plenty of fluids - a good rule is to double your normal intake to flush the virus from your body.

Taking Echinacea at the onset of a cold has been shown to reduce it's duration and lessen the symptoms. Experts suggest taking two capsules immediately then one every two hour for 48 hours or until relief is felt.

Chicken soup was first recommended for colds by the Egyptians 800 years ago. Recently scientists at Mount Sanai Medical Center found that it appears to increase mucus flow.

Experts have found that eating hot spicy foods can increase mucus flow and help a cough be more productive.

Wash hands often and discard used tissues immediately

Avoid alcohol - it dehydrates your body and stresses your immune system.

Don't smoke

Nutritional Supplements Worth Considering

Vitamin C - at least 1000mg daily - Studies have shown that taking 1000mg daily reduced the symptoms of the cold and shortened the duration by as much as 72%

Zinc lozenges - Sucking zinc lozenges has been shown to reduce the duration of colds.

Beta Carotene helps to reduce inflammation of mucus membranes and strengthen immune system.

Stress Can Really Age You.....

An Important New Study Detects Changes in Cells That Occur in People under
Strain – Identical to the Changes in Aging.

Scientists have identified a direct link between stress and aging.
Long-term emotional strain can make people get sick and grow old before
their time.

Chronic stress appears to accelerate the withering of the tips of the
bundles of genes inside cells, shortening their lifespan and speeding the
body’s deterioration, according to the study published in the Proceedings of
the National Academy of Sciences.

If the findings are confirmed, they could provide the first explanation on a
cellular level for the association between psychological stress and
increased risk of physical disease, as well as the perception that
unrelenting emotional pressure accelerates the aging process.

“We all know that stress seems to age people – just look at the aging of our
presidents after four years,” said Dennis Novack, who studies the
emotions-health link at Drexel University School of Medicine in
Philadelphia. The new study “demonstrated that there is no such thing as a
separation of mind and body – the very molecules in our bodies are
responsive to our psychological environment.

The researchers examined the structures inside cells called TELOMERES – the
tips located at the ends of chromosomes. Every time a cell divides,
telomeres get shorter. In the natural aging process, the telomeres
eventually get so short that cells can no longer divide, and they die.

The researchers also measured levels of an enzyme called TELOMERASE, which
helps rebuild telomeres to stave off this process. Telomerase levels
naturally decline with age.

The researchers found that the longer a woman has been caring for a sick
child, the shorter her telomerase, the lower her levels of telomeres, and
the higher her levels of “oxidative stress,” in which free radicals in the
body damage DNA, including telomeres.

Compared to women with the lowest levels of perceived stress, women with the
highest perceived stress had telomeres equivalent to someone 10 years older,
the researchers found.

GOT STRESS? Minimize It’s Effects With Proper Nutrition Intake.

For your reference, the following Vitamin Power formulations supply
high-potency, essential Vitamin B for daily nutritional support against the
effects of stress:

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BUILD RESISTANCE TO COLDS & FLU--NEW.....

The common cold and the flu (also known as influenza) are both caused by contagious viruses. Symptoms of the common cold include sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes, but usually without a fever. The flu, however, has several additional symptoms, including chills, fever, and sometimes nausea and vomiting. Both conditions respond well to natural remedies. In fact, during cold and flu season, proper nutritional intake can help boost your body’s own resistance to these viruses and minimize symptoms.

TRY THESE EASY AND EFFECTIVE REMEDIES:

Drink hot liquids (chicken soup or broth and herbal teas), drink more fluids, especially orange and grapefruit juices.

Facial steam (with a few drops of eucalyptus oil) is helpful.

Get extra rest. If possible, use a vaporizer while you sleep.

Use Saline nasal drops.

TOP SUPPLEMENTS TO HELP BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM:

The immune system is made of the bodily components including organs, bone marrow, cells, antibodies and bio-chemicals, as well as specific nutrients
that help nourish and generate them. To help keep your immune system
strong and help you maintain optimum health and well-being, consider the following protective nutritional supplements to incorporate into your daily regimen...

Vitamin C: Provides comprehensive support to your immune system and also has anti-viral benefits. Health problems such as viral infections, colds, stress, surgery and progressive diseases deplete the body’s Vitamin C levels and should be replenished on a daily basis.

Vitamin E: This essential vitamin is most useful for its antioxidant effects on dangerous oxidized fats and cholesterol, both of which are suspected causes heart disease. Vitamin E also helps to protect cell membranes and DNA from free-radical damage.

Selenium: As part of the body's detoxification system, Selenium is particularly helpful in getting rid of chemical pollutants such as heavy metals. As an antioxidant, it prevents or slows the aging process of tissue. It is beneficial for the cardiovascular system and helps protect against cancer.

Vitamin A: This antioxidant reduces the rate of infection and supports normal cell reproduction. It helps protect the body from the irritating effects of smoke and other pollutants. It may also reduce your chances of getting ulcers, atherosclerosis, stroke and high blood pressure.

Beta-Carotene: This anti-oxidant vitamin has been shown to strengthen the immune response by stimulating T-helper cell activity. It also appears to prevent the development of cancer. A number of studies have shown people with a higher beta-carotene intakes have a reduced rate of lung and colon cancer.

Zinc: This protective mineral is essential to several immune-system functions. It helps with healing and reduces infection. It supports the immune system to help the body fight infection and produce antibodies. By helping to regulate the function of white blood cells, zinc can improve antibody response to vaccines and cell-mediated immunity.

Echinacea (herbal): Echinacea is used to purify the blood and lymph system and to treat infections. Recent studies show that it can increase white blood cell counts and as a result increases the ability to fight bacteria and viruses. It also stimulates the lymphatic system to help clear wastes.

Acidophilus: This beneficial bacteria inhabits the human digestive system.
It is best known for assuring the return of normal body functions after a course of antibiotics, by reintroducing friendly bacteria into the colon. It acts as a mild antibiotic, and regular use can replace the harmful bacteria in your colon (or vaginal tract in women) where acidophilus is useful to help treat yeast infections.

CoEnzyme-Q10: CoEnzyme-Q10 works alongside other enzymes to support the body's bio-energetic functions. It acts as an immune-system booster and has been shown to help lower blood pressure and enhance the pumping action and electrical function of the heart. It may also improve energy production in heart muscle cells.

The information presented is for information purposes only. It is based on scientific
studies or traditional usage. Consult a health care professional before using supplements or making any changes in prescribed medications.

Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.