What Doctors Don't Tell YouPropolis - that gummy substance collected by bees from leaf buds and tree bark - may be helpful in preventing and shortening the duration of the common cold in both children (Rom J Virol, 1995; 46: 115-33) and adults
Nan Kathryn Fuchs PhDDo head colds knock you out of commission for two or three weeks? Do they frequently progress to bronchitis or pneumonia? Does a lingering cough drag on and on, sometimes for a month or more? Do you spend a small fortune on cough medicines, cold and...
Barry Bittman MDIf the sniffles are getting you down, what you’re about to discover just might help you stay healthier this season. While we've been blasted with countless ads touting the benefits of Vitamin C, Echinacea and a host of other natural remedies, rarely...
David S. Sobel MDWhile it may make sense to limit your exposure to the viruses which trigger the sniffling, sneezing and coughing of the common cold, a recent study shows that, in fact, being around people - lots of different people - may be a key factor in being...
Dana Ullman MPHAre you interested in experimenting with homeopathic medicines? In "Ten Common Homeopathic Medicines" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. selects a well-rounded assortment and explains how each is used. His list includes Allium cepa, Arnica, Chamomilla, Hypericum...
Janet Zand LAc OMDAcupressure ;
Herbal and nutritional supplements have a long tradition of use in treating and preventing illness during the cold season. Colds and flus, coughs, sore throats and congestion all can respond favorably to natural medicine. There is, however...
David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHTonics for the Upper Respiratory System ;Nature is abundant in herbs that have an anti-catarrhal
Allium sativum
Liliaceae
Habitat: Cultivated worldwide.
Collection: The bulb
Herbal medicine has a long tradition of use in the treatment and prevention of immune-related disorders. And Echinacea is one of the most commonly prescribed botanicals for the immune system. Echinacea is considered a "blood purifier," primarily due...
