TOP 9 HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS FOR COLDS AND FLU

Whether you're looking to ward off a cold or the flu , or speed up your recovery when you do come down with one, these nine herbs and supplements will be important components in your healing process.

You can use them year-round to boost and strengthen your immune system against colds and flu, or use them (most of them) when you know you may be at increased risk for infections and/or when you feel cold symptoms or flu .

These herbs and nutritional supplements are also powerful healers for all types of chronic illnesses and symptoms, not just colds and flu. You may wish to include them if you have any symptom or condition at all. You can read more about the healing properties of each of these herbs and supplements on our blog .

Zinc, in the form of liquid zinc sulfate , is an essential mineral that everyone should supplement with to fight colds and flu , chronic illnesses, and to maintain health and prevent future illnesses. Zinc is a virus and germ killer. The onslaught of viruses, bacteria and other pathogens we face today depletes our zinc reserves in particular. Almost everyone is deficient in zinc. If someone is so deficient in zinc that even the liver's reserves have dropped to a dangerous level, they can develop a host of autoimmune and virus-related diseases, which you can read about in the Healer Medium's books . Zinc helps the liver's immune system fight off any hostile microorganism that enters the liver, including colds and flu. Try the zinc shock therapy described in our blog at the first sign of a cold or flu.

Cat's claw kills cold and flu pathogens and other viruses, bacteria and other unfriendly microorganisms. It strengthens the immune system to fight colds and flu and brings stability to the body. Cat's claw can help relieve almost any symptom, from neurological to digestive. Although cat's claw has received some attention for its medicinal properties, it is not yet known to science that the herb contains bioactive pharmacological compounds that replace synthetic pharmaceuticals. All too often, antibiotics are used against certain diseases, such as Lyme disease. The world would be different if cat's claw replaced antibiotics. The incidence of disease would decrease and recovery would be accelerated, regardless of the diagnosis of a disease. Of course, pharmaceutical antibiotics have their place and purpose. However, cat's claw is unique in that pathogens such as bacteria cannot become resistant to it, as sometimes happens with antibiotics. For three decades, there has been increasing interest in the miraculous healing benefits of cat's claw because it is such an important aid to so many conditions and symptoms. Read more about cat's claw .

Rosehip tea. Rose hips contain bioavailable vitamin C , which helps the body fight viruses and bacteria. Drinking rosehip tea on days you take a vitamin C supplement is helpful because the vitamin C from the rosehips will activate its supplemental form, making it stronger. Anthony William's recommended Micro-C already contains rosehip extract, which is one of the reasons it is his preferred vitamin C.

Vitamin C, in the form of Micro-C capsules , not only helps fight colds and flu, but also strengthens the entire immune system, especially the killer cells that hunt down viruses, bacteria, yeast, molds and other unwanted fungi, all of which can weaken the immune system throughout the year. The strength of your immune system is directly related to how often you get colds and flus and how severe they are. Vitamin C speeds up the recovery of white blood cells and recovery time from colds and flu. Try Healer Medium's Vitamin C Shock Therapy at the first sign of a developing cold or flu.

Lemon balm is an amazing antiviral and antibacterial agent. It also helps with nausea, loss of appetite, as well as for calming the nervous system, which is very necessary for a cold or flu. This calming ability means your nerves will be calmer and thus sleep will come more easily when you are sick. Lemon balm is a fantastic herb to include year round for both cold and flu relief as well as chronic ailments and symptoms. Read more about the healing properties of lemon balm on our blog.

Elderberry syrup is one of the most effective treatments for viral and bacterial infections such as colds and flu and can significantly shorten the time you are sick. Elderberry is also known to have the ability to significantly boost immune function by stimulating the body's production of cytokines. They are also very helpful for bronchial and respiratory problems and can help loosen and clear congestion in the lungs. You can learn more about the healing properties of black elderberry on our blog.

B12 with Adenosylcobalamin and Methylcobalamin is the best form of B12, both for chronic diseases and symptoms, and for colds and flues. This form of B12 helps protect the nervous system and adrenal glands, which are weakened by fever, flu and any other pathogens. Also, almost everyone today is deficient in vitamin B12. Even if you get a blood test that shows your vitamin B12 levels are normal, that doesn't mean it's usable B12 that's being absorbed where it needs to be in your body. Your central nervous system, liver, or other organs can still be seriously deficient, and a lack of the right kind of B12 sets the stage for all kinds of symptoms and conditions to develop or worsen. B12 deficiency is a real deficiency with real health consequences. The body relies on B12 for tens of thousands of daily functions. Learn more about Healer Medium's Vitamin B12 Shock Therapy .

Peppermint tea is a gentle and soothing antispasmodic that soothes the intestinal nerves and spasms that can occur with a flu infection. It also helps relieve headaches and congestion and is an immune system booster. You can use fresh mint or dried mint tea.

Curcumin is a component of turmeric that reduces inflammation from an invader, such as the flu virus or other pathogen. It also relieves pain and is fantastic for colds and flu, congestion, coughs, sore throats and/or sinus problems. Curcumin also purifies the blood and provides incredible support to the liver.