5 Top Remedies For Colds
Better Nutrition|October 2016

When seasonal sniffles rear their head, reach for these safe, natural treatments

Avghi Constantinides, DHOM, HMC, MA
5 Top Remedies For Colds

The common cold, argh! It can incapacitate you from one to three weeks. It’s highly contagious through airborne particles, or through contact with objects from an already infected person. If your cold goes untreated and you are very ill, it can transform into pneumonia, bronchitis, or other serious respiratory issues—especially if you’re already vulnerable to them. So what can you do to help speed recovery and prevent a cold from turning into something worse?

Consider a safe, effective homeopathic remedy before you reach for over-the-counter decongestants. There have been two double-blind studies for treating colds with homeopathic remedies. In both, the results showed that patients who took the homeopathic remedy recovered faster, had fewer symptoms, and did not need to take prescription medication. The patients recovered quickly and didn’t experience any of the irritating, lingering, and sometimes dangerous side effects of conventional cold remedies.

Here are 5 of the most frequently used homeopathic remedies for the common cold.

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