Aromatherapy
Treatment for Colds
Two method are most appropriate for using oils to combat cold symptoms and stop complications : steam inhalation and bath in the early stage the colds is accompanied by a chill adding 10 drops of Lavender and 5 drops of Cinnamon oil to a warm bath at night will help a lot. More stimulating oils such as Eucalyptus of Tea Tree (10 drops of each) can be used in bathe earlier in the day all the above are valuable in inhalations a mixture often works better than just one oil .One of the herbalists most traditional standbys for colds is still one of the best use an infusions of equal amounts of Peppermint (Mentba piperita) Elderflower (Sambucus nigra) and Yarrow ( Acbillea millefolium),Taken hot just before going to bed, this will induce a sweat ,and if the cold is caught early enough may stop it altogether Even if too late for this it will still be bvery useful. Other herbs that may be added to the infusion include. Cayenne( Capsicu minimum) a favourite Northe American Indian remedy use 1.25 ml (1/4 tsp) of the powder to really stimulate the circulation Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum): use a cinnamon stick and breakit into the mixture of herbs for gently warming and sweat inducing effect Ginger ( Zingiber officinalis): grate a small piece of fressh root ginger into the mixture for extra heat.
Homeopathy Treatment for Colds
Aconite: for early stages of colds when starting suddenly perhaps after exposure to cold winds.Gelsemium: forinfluenza like symptoms feeling chilly and trembling but with a flushed face. Natmur: nose is sore and inflamed and producing lots mucus either water or like raw egg white.
Naturopathy Treatment for Colds
Immedately increase Vitamin C intake at the earliest stages very high doses of a Vitamin C supplement up to 2,000 mg may stop the infection alone but if left too late this is not needed and may make the bowels too loose 500 mg, is an ampl does to take regualary until the remaining symptoms cear up. Another useful supplement is sucking zinc lozenges with to 20 mg. zine gluconate in them every 3-4 hours initially ( taking tablets does not have the same effect).Eat lots offresh fruit for natural Vitaman A, BandC,and add plenty of raw garlic to food .Cut out sugary starchy ormilky food. A short cleansing diet of just fresh fruit and salad and plenty of liquied such as warm fruit juices and salads and plenty of liquids suchas warm fruit juices or herbs teas will encourage the body to throw off the cold more effectively.
