At the first sign of a cold do this.
In the early stages of a cold infection, there is a short time
where you can help your body to fight off the infection before it takes hold.
You may notice a slight tickle in the throat,
a feeling of tiredness, mild nausea, a headache or fever.
These feelings happen as your body's immune system releases cytokines from its immune cells,
causing an inflammatory response in the body
If you notice these early signs of a cold,
there 10 things that you can do to stop the cold in its tracks.
1. Zinc Supplement At the very first sign that
you are infected with a cold, we recommend taking a high quality zinc supplement.
Look for a produce which contains "Chelated Zinc" or "Zinc Bigylcinate Chelate".
These are easily absorbed and help to fight
infections by strengthening your cells and immune system.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar Consume 1 tablespoon of
apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, 3 times per day at the first sign of a cold.
This is one of the most powerful remedies which helps to speed up immune cells called phagocytes.
There is evidence to suggest that ACV is a powerful antiviral.
3. Lemon Juice Consume the freshly squeezed juice of 2-3 whole
lemons per day in the early stages of a cold. It's important that you use only fresh lemons, not
store bought lemon juice as this is pasteurised and does not contain the important Vitamin C.
Vitamin C in lemons helps to boost your immune system for fighting off the cold.
4. Garlic & Ginger We highly recommend consuming fresh garlic
and fresh ginger as these are two of the most powerful antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal
spices in the world. Garlic contains allicin which kills off harmful microbes in your body.
Ginger contains gingerols and zingerone which also boost your immune system and fight off disease.
5. Mineral Water At the first sign of a cold,
stop drinking any other liquids other than mineral water. Soda and sweetened drinks (including diet)
wreak havoc on your immune system because of their additives. Drinking mineral water from a
volcanic source, helps to flush the body, and provide trace minerals to speed up recovery.
6. Reduce Stress Usually, before someone
has a cold or flu infection there is a stress event in their life. Stress weakens the immune
system which makes the body susceptible to infections from colds and pathogens.
Removing sources of stress from your life and finding ways to manage stress like long walks,
and getting more sleep can help to kick a cold faster.
7. Remove Sugar Cut out sugary foods from the diet, as these
will supress your immune system further, making it harder for your body to fight the infection.
If you have sugar cravings, eat some low carb berries like raspberries,
blueberries and strawberries. These are rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients
that fight off infections fast, and also minimise a sweet tooth.
8. Intermittent Fasting
You may notice that you feel less hungry when you catch a cold. Do not force feed your body,
simply fast instead. Your body is able to heal quicker whilst fasting. We recommend eating all
of your calories in a 3 hour window, and allowing your body to fast for the remaining 21 hours.
9. Oregano Oil Oil of oregano is one of the most powerful
natural medicines on the planet when it comes to fighting off general cold and flu. Taking 2-3
soft pearl capsules of wild oregano oil per day rapidly boosts your healing capabilities. Oregano
oil is rich in carvacrol, a compound that kills harmful bacteria, viruses and even cancer cells.
10. Rest Allowing your self-time to rest,
away from computers, cells phones and devices and finding comfort helps to reduce stress on
the immune system. If you can, take an hour or two to calm your body and mind,
away modern technology. This helps to trigger a reset in the body's chemistry and nervous system,
to help you fight off the cold faster.
Following some of the above steps will help your immune system to disperse of
any nasty invaders before they can take root.
Maintaining a stress free life is one of the best ways to remain healthy and rarely ill.
You can learn more about supporting your immune system, by selecting our "Immunity Playlist"
at the end of the video or below.
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