| The viruses are constantly changing as they spread, | | | | situations. Combating a cold at the first sign of |
| so just because someone has caught a cold that | | | | symptoms is also important. Rather than trying to |
| going around once, any immunity to that particular | | | | ignore the increasing catarrh and sore throat until the |
| virus will be of little use if there is repeated infection. | | | | cold is full blown, start treatment immediately. |
| This is because the virus will have mutated into | | | | Echinacea is one of the best herbs to take to |
| another form. | | | | strengthen the immune system, also add plenty of |
| The herbal approach to treatment focuses on | | | | garlic cloves in cooking. Anticatarrhals such as |
| strengthening the body's immune system, thus | | | | elderflower and yarrow can also ease symptoms. |
| helping it to fight the virus, while relieving symptoms. | | | | cut down on refined carbohydrates " white sugar and |
| Frequent colds can be a sign of a weakened | | | | white flour products " as these tend to encourage |
| immunity, they can also indicate a stressful lifestyle or | | | | mucus, and eat plenty of fruit instead. Taking up to 5 |
| poor diet, and medicine alone can't help in these | | | | g of vitamin C a day in divided doses can also help. |