Natural Remedies This Cold & Flu Season
Tis the season for coughs, colds, flu and pneumonia!!! But seriously, everyone around us seems to be getting sick and unfortunately our house was not spared… ☹ This year, like many others, the sickness seems to be lingering with symptoms of coughs and drainage lasting weeks at a time. We got tired of going through the motions, hoping that the sickness would just miraculously disappear. While there is an abundance of over-the-counter medications available, we are trying to focus on more natural remedies this year. Here are just a few that we have found to be helpful in our home so far this year: 1. Garlic – a. What does it do? Not only does it help to balance blood sugar, blood pressure and gut health; it also has immune boosting, anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial benefits to aide with sinus congestion, sore throat and runny nose. b. How is it used? Fresh garlic cloves can be crushed and ...