Allergies
Seasonal allergies, commonly referred to as hay fever (though they may have nothing to do with hay and don't involve fever), can seem like a stubborn cold. The symptoms including stuffy, runny nose, sneezing and wheezing certainly match the misery of a cold.
Treatment
The plant eyebright can be very helpful in preventing and treating allergies. It can be taken in capsule from or tincture. In addition, quercitin and Vitamin C are supportive agents in allergy control. Get some Vitamin C from Get Natural: http://www.getnatural.co.uk/vitamin-c-with-flavonoids.html
You're at risk of greater infection from colds and other airborne viruses during bouts of severe allergy and boosting your immune system with a high quality supplement will help protect you at this vulnerable time.
Bumps and Bruises
Bumps and bruises can sometimes take a long time to heal.
Treatment
Keep Arnica in your first aid kit. This is a homeopathic remedy for any kind of minor trauma to the skin, such as a cut, scrape, or bruise. Dissolve three pellets under the tongue up to 3 times daily to reduce swelling and speed healing.
Coughs and Colds
Sore throat, or pharyngitis, can be caused by viruses (90%), bacteria, or environmental insults, i.e. smoking, alcohol, allergies. It is important to rule streptococcus as a cause, especially the sore throat is accompanied by fever, headache, white patches on tongue.
Treatment
At the first sign of sore throat mix 1 tablespoon salt in 200ml of warm water gargle until cup is empty. Repeat three times daily. This technique works better than anything else I know of to prevent and treat throat infection.
In addition try using a tongue scrapper daily. This cuts your risk of throat infections by 50%.
Hangovers!
Prone to hangovers? Post hangover symptoms include headache, nausea and red, sore eyes.
Treatment
The effects of alcohol can cause dehydration which gives rise to the thumping morning after headache.
Try taking 1 teaspoon of Bifidobacterium lactis powder in 8 ounces of water before bed. Bifidobacterium detoxifies acetylaldehyde, the by-product of alcohol thought to cause most of the hangover symptoms.
Lack of Energy
Do you feel tired and have a lack of energy in the afternoon?
Treatment
Drinking water throughout the day actually helps you feel more energised. Try drinking a large glass mid afternoon for a sure fire pick-me-up.
Vitamin supplements: Recent clinical studies have indicated that a vitamin D supplement may be more important than calcium in maintaining strong bones.
To increase vitamin D levels try to go outside and get direct exposure to sunlight to at least your face and hands for a minimum of 10 minutes a day. If this is not possible consider taking a good quality vitamin D supplement. Get Vitamin D from Get Natural: http://www.getnatural.co.uk/vitamin-d-1000.html
Small Burns
Ever burn yourself while cooking your Sunday roast?
Treatment
Keep an aloe vera plant on the kitchen windowsill. The gel inside the leaves works wonders on burns, soothing the pain of the burn and aiding in the healing process.
