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