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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Ward off the Cold and Flu Naturally

Given the dangers of taking the flu vaccine,


it should be avoided by most.  However, there are still a number of ways to protect yourself and your families and friends from cold and flu viruses.  This article by Dr Mercola lists several:


The opening lines:

If you want a simple way to increase the disease-fighting power of your meals, be generous with your use of high-quality herbs and spices. This applies year-round, but as cold and flu season nears, you may want to consider spicing things up more than you might normally.

There is no shortage of research showing that herbs and spices are among the healthiest you can consume. And they’re a “secret weapon” that just about everyone can take advantage of, regardless of your budget.

Garlic in particular has long been hailed for its healing powers, especially against infectious diseases like cold and flu.

This is likely due to its immune boosting effects. Fresh garlic is also a potent antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal agent. But its therapeutic effects may go much further than that.

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