Natural Remedies for Colds

What is a Cold?

The common cold, also known as a viral upper respiratory tract infection, is a contagious illness that can be caused by one of over two hundred different viruses. Because of the high number of viruses which can cause a cold, our bodies never learn to be resistant to them. Colds can be spread through sneezing, coughing, or contact with an infected object. The good news is that there some natural methods of prevention, ways to shorten the span of a cold, and get rid of the symptoms if your already have one as also mentioned in www.ifoundthecure.com

Who Gets a Cold?

For some people colds can be a health concern multiple times a year. School age children get several colds every year. Studies show that on average, preschool children have nine colds a year, those in kindergarten have twelve colds a year; and adolescents and adults, report seven colds per year. Anyone is at risk for getting a cold. However, people with a weakened immune system are more susceptible to getting a cold.

What are the Symptoms of a Cold?

The standard symptoms of a common cold are; sneezing, runny nose, cough, congestion, sore throat, fatigue, swollen lymph glands, mild fever, and loss of appetite.

What are the Root Causes of a Cold?

A compromised immune system is the number one root cause for developing a cold. This could be caused by illness, stress, a poor diet, and lifestyle factors.

Natural Remedies.

The common cold has many different symptoms. Symptoms such as sneezing, and a runny nose may be bothersome but are necessary for your body to eliminate mucus. Do your best to eat a healthy diet full of organic fruits, and vegetables. Eating a lot of good carbohydrates such as lentils, beans, brown rice, and squash are good choices to help keep your energy up. You may also visit www.ifoundthecure.com

	Throat Coat Tea- Brew as directed, and leave your tea-bag in the cup as long as possible. This tea is excellent for soothing a sore throat. I usually just leave mine in, this allows the herbs to steep really well. Sip this tea as needed. It is the best sore throat remedy I have found, and is used quite often by professional singers. Throat coat contains licorice and slippery elm which coat the throat and soothe inflammation. This tea is very sweet tasting.
	Olbas Pastilles Lozenges- Take as directed. These lozenges are very strong. They will calm a persistent cough, open up plugged nasal passage ways, and sooth your sore throat.
	Olive Leaf- Take as directed on the label. Olive leaf is a potent anti-viral, anit-bacterial, and anti-fungal supplement derived from leaves of the olive tree. If you start to feel like your are getting a cold start taking this three times a day or as directed on the label, and you won’t get sick. No medicine cabinet is complete without olive leaf.
	Zinc Lozenges- Take 15 mg to 25 mg as a zinc lozenge, every two hours for four days. Zinc helps to support the immune system and has some anti-viral properties.
	Echinacea- Take 500 mg four times a day for immune support, and antiviral effects.
	Reishi Mushroom- Take as directed on the label. This is a powerful immune system booster. it will also increase your energy.
	Vitamin C- Take 1,000 mg three to four times a day. If you experience diarrhea, reduce the dose. Vitamin C has been found to help support the immune system by promoting increasing white blood cell activity.
	Collodial Silver- Take as directed on the label. Colloidal silver is the best natural antibiotic.

*Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child.

Natural Remedies for Psoriasis

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that occurs when skin cells replicate too quickly. When this happens the skin starts producing new skin cells ten times it’s normal rate, but it still removes old skin cells at the regulate rate. This causes the new skin cells to pile up onto the under the surface of the skin.

This leads to patches of red and swollen skin, most commonly covered with silvery or whitish scales. Psoriasis can appear anywhere on the body but most frequently occurs on the knees, scalp, elbows, buttocks, the backs of the wrists. Psoriasis can affect the nails, causing stipples, and pitted areas along with a discoloration and thickening of the nail’s plates. Visit www.ifoundthecure.com for more info.

Who Gets Psoriasis?

Psoriasis comes and goes in cycles, and doesn’t usually leave any scarring behind. Doctors aren’t sure what the exact cause of Psoriasis is. The only conclusion that has held any weight is that it is a genetic flaw, and as such, adjusting your lifestyle may be the best option for you to handle your psoriasis.

What are the Symptoms of Psoriasis?

Psoriasis usually doesn’t itch, and if you do scratch the rash it most likely will bleed. Red inflamed patches of skin covered with silvery, or whitish scales as mentioned above are the telltale symptoms of Psoriasis. Dull distorted nails, and thick, dry skin in times of remission are also common.

What are the Root Causes of Psoriasis?

Genetics are the number one roots cause followed closely by a poor diet, low in essential fatty acids, difficulty digesting protein, and an overgrowth of candida. Poor liver function, stress, and hormonal changes have also been linked to Psoriasis. Certain medications, illness, or infection, stress, and even sunburn have also been noted as root causes of Psoriasis.

Natural Remedies.

Getting your protein from fish and vegetarian sources is a good place to start in diet modification. Increase the amount of fresh organic produce in your diet, and also your fiber intake. Avoid red meat, and milk. Many people with Psoriasis have a difficult time digesting these proteins. In some people reactions, or allergies to foods can bring on Psoriasis, so it is important to watch your diet, and note when your Psoriasis acts up as discussed in www.ifoundthecure.com

	Hydrochloric Acid- Take 1- 3 capsules with each meal. This is help assist in digesting proteins. *Reduce your dosage if a warm or burning sensation occurs.
	Digestive Enzymes- Take 1 capsules with each meal. This will also help to digest proteins, but will help digest milk and dairy products as well.
	Essential Fatty Acids-Take as directed on the label. Fish oil is great for your skin, and has anti-inflammatory effects.
	Milk Thistle- Take 250 mg three times a day of a formula that contains 80 - 85% silymarin extract which is the ingredient in Milk Thistle that is so important. Milk Thistle is a great liver cleanser, detoxifier, and also helps to reduce cellular proliferation.
	Vitamin B 12- Take a sublingual B 12 400 - 800 mcg daily.
	Sarsaparilla- Take 500 mg three times a day. This herb will reduce the effects of bacterial toxins which aggravate Psoriasis.

*Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child.