NaturalNews.com printable article
Originally published April 29 2009


by Melanie Grimes, citizen journalist

(NaturalNews) There are no known cures for the common flu but many natural
flu remedies can ease the symptoms. From herbal remedies to homeopathy,
natural remedies can provides relief. Vitamins, herbs, homeopathy, and some
common foods can all help heal. With the late flu season in 2009, and the
occurrence of the Swine Flu, these natural flu remedies from nature can
reduce pain and suffering. Many of these natural flu remedies have been used
for generations.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C daily can help prevent the flu. Clinical studies have shown that
large megadoses of Vitamin C are bit absorbed by the body. Vitamin C is
concentrated in the white blood cells that fight disease. Vitamin C is a
free radical scavenger and helps protect the white blood cells. Research has
shown that vitamin C taken daily can prevent a cold or flu or shorten the
duration. It is best taken daily as prevention. A 1999 study published in
the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics indicated that 1
000 mg of vitamin every hour for 6 hours and 1,000 mg three times daily
afterward can effectively relieve or even prevent flu symptoms.
Warnings: If you take vitamin C with a calcium supplement, you will not get
diarrhea. Reduce dosage if there is a history of kidney stones. Megadosing
can also interfere with diabetes testing and blood clotting.
Dosage: 500 and 1,000 milligrams daily, up to 10,000 milligrams daily when
fighting the flu. A possible alternative is to start with 3000 mg and then
1000 mg an hour until symptoms decrease.

Pelargonium sidoides
Use of the Pelargonium sidoides plant was discovered in 1897 by an English
traveler to South Africa who called it "Steven`S Consumption Cure". This
remedy is made from a species of geranium traditionally used by Zulu healers
for respiratory and digestive ailments. Research has shown relief of
respiratory symptoms as well as shortened duration and reduced severity of
sinus and bronchial irritation. The remedy is made from the roots and
prepared homeopathically. Missionary doctor Adrien Swchehaye in Switzerland
published cured cases as far back as 1929.
Dosage: 1 tsp 4 to 5 times a day.

Elderberry
This herb is known to support the immune system and to stimulate the body`S
ability to fight viruses. Elderberries have been used in medicine since the
Fifth Century, for treating the flu and ill effects of the chills, and have
been referred to by Hippocrates, Dioscurides and Plinius. Even Shakespeare
mentions it in his play The Merry Wives of Windsor: "What says my
Aesculapius? My Galen? My heart of Elder?" Studies have shown elderberry to
inhibit replication of human influenza virus type A, type B and animal
strains from swine and turkeys in cell cultures and to reduce the duration
of the flu by approximately four days.

Studies conducted on elderberries show a reduction of flu symptoms. During a
Southern Israel flu epidemic in 1992-93, improvement in flu symptoms was
noted within 24 hours in 20% of participants. This included a reduction of
fever, muscle ache, pain and coughing. By the second day, 73% felt better
compared to the 6% who were not treated.
Dosage: one teaspoon, four times daily at first sign of a cold or flu.

Olive Leaf Extract (OLE)
Olive leaf has been shown to be an excellent antibacterial. This herbal
supplement fights bacterial and viral infections.
Dosage: 500-1000 milligrams every few hours or two capsules four times a day


Acidophilus culture
After using antibiotics, or even Olive Leaf Extract, take acidophilus to
restore the intestinal flora, as antibiotics and OLE can upset the healthy
bacteria in your intestines.
Dosage: one capsule a day before meals.

Grapefruit Leaf
This is best taken in capsules as it can be bitter. Research has shown
grapefruit leaves to be effective as an antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal
and antiparasitic.

Vitamin A
Vitamin A increases immunity by promoting T-lymphocyte activity and Beta
carotene, one of the components of vitamin A; it increases thymus gland
function and stimulates the growth of the white blood cells that fight
disease. Vitamin A increases the production of mucus, thereby aiding in
cleansing. It is also an antioxidant.

Garlic
Garlic is great as a preventative and as a treatment. Take two tablets three
times a day until the mucus production has slowed down dramatically, or
until the color of mucus becomes clear rather than yellow or green. Garlic
can also help treat ear infections. Squeeze a garlic clove until the juice
runs into a cotton ball and place the cotton ball in the ear. Raw garlic has
antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. Researchers in England
found that garlic can speed up recovery from a cold and increase resistance.
Study participants had half the number of colds and made a more rapid
recovery.

Echinacea
Echinacea has powerful antiviral and immunity-boosting effects. It is used
to rev up the immune system at the first sign of a cold. Echinacea has been
found to work better before you get sick, to build up immunity. It has not
been found as effective for treating a cold or flu.
Dosage: take daily according to manufacturers instructions. Take daily
during the fall and winter months.

NAC
NAC is an amino acid that naturally stimulates glutathione, an antioxidant
enzyme. People who have autoimmune problems are often deficient in
glutathione. NAC has been used to raise immunity to the flu, and also to
treat chronic respiratory problems. A recent study was conducted in which
most of the subjects were over 65. Results showed that only 29 percent of
those taking NAC developed flu symptoms, compared to 51 percent of those who
took the placebo.
Dosage: 300 mg. per day.

Zinc
Zinc inhibits the reproduction of rhinovirus, and has been found to be
especially good for treating viral sore throats. A recent study on the
effectiveness of zinc showed that taking a zinc lozenge every 2-3 hours,
shortened the duration of cold symptoms. Overdosing with zinc can have side
effects, such as an effect on the uptake of iron.
Dosage: one lozenge every 2-3 hours for duration of the cold or flu. Keep in
the mouth for 5-10 minutes. Or 30 to 50 milligrams a day.

Ginseng
The patients who received ginseng had a lower incidence of influenza and
colds, higher antibody titers, and higher natural killer cell activity
levels. Also know as an adaptogen (a substance that helps the body fight
stress) it has been shown to shorten the duration of a cold. One study used
200 mg of ginseng extract a day for four months and found a reduction in the
length of symptoms. Another study found that ginseng may prevent
influenza-caused acute respiratory illness (ARI) in elderly patients.
Dosage: Extract -200 mg per day of extract, or dry root (tea) up to 2 mg per
day.

Astragalus
Astragalus membranaceus or milk vetch has been used in Chinese medicine for
over 2,000 years to strengthen the immune and respiratory systems and to
fight the flu. Astragalus belongs to a class of herbs called adaptogens, and
helps the body handle stress. Astragalus also fights pathogens like bacteria
and viruses.
Dosage: one dropper of tincture of Astragalus (standardized to 15 percent
polysaccharides) to a hot liquid like tea or soup three times a day. As
tablets, take 350 to 400 milligrams three times a day.

Seek medical help if symptoms persist of if you develop a high fever.

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