Natural Ways to Cure the Common Cold

As seasons shift, the body needs to adapt to changes in the atmosphere. Our bodies usually do an incredible job of adjusting, however sometimes people experience the effects of these shifts in the forms of allergies, common cold, or the flu. Do not fret! Just because you have the sniffles and feel a bit 'under the weather' doesn't necessarily mean your immune system is shot. In fact, I recently got sick, and at first, I was very nervous because I have not been sick in many years. I started to try and attribute my sick feeling to something I ate, but there was really nothing out of the ordinary, which happens to be an allergen-free diet. Hmmm... Eventually, I just let it be, without trying to figure out the reason. It felt good to accept myself where I was, rather than resisting it. Once I calmed myself down, I began to attempt to 'cure' this cold with natural measures, and BOY did I feel absolutely amazing in no time! Unlike medications, natural ways of healing not only make you feel better, but they are effectively utilized by the body to help build the immune system. Drugs like advil and tylenol are sometimes okay for temporary relief, however prolonged exposure to these substances can place unnecessary burden on the immune system and could perhaps make you feel SICKER in the long run! Next time you catch a cold (or for preventing the common cold), try some of these simple remedies:

1.) 4 drops of oil of oregano is an 8 oz glass of water (oil of oregano is available at any health food store)

2.) 1 tsp of camu camu powder dissolved in 8 oz water (camu camu is a superfood/berry that contains more vitamin C than any other known botanical - available at health food stores)

3.) Drink green veggie juice with GARLIC and CAYENNE (both have medicinal/antibiotic properties)

4.) drink as much water as you can handle... and more.... (probably the most important medicine of all)

5.) sweat (sit in a sauna or steam room with some peppermint or eucalyptus oil so your body can rid itself of toxins and your respiratory system can open up)

6.) eat citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruit (high levels of vitamin C kill harmful bacteria and viruses)

7.) gapefruit seed extract (found at health food stores- most effective if taken in pill form)

8.) echinacea and goldenseal (found in capsule form at health food stores)

9.) sprinkle turmeric on food (antimicrobial properties)

10.) limit sugar and caffeine consumption (sugar feeds on viruses and vice versa/ caffeine can cause inflammation and an acidic internal environment, which is a breeding house for bacteria and viruses.)

If you have any questions, e-mail me at shaynayoga@gmail.com

Live happy, healthy, and in harmony.