7 Powerful Ways To Stop A Cold - and Prevent One
It's
beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
People
are cramming the malls in search of last-minute gifts. Cookies are being
baked and frosted. Presents are getting wrapped.
We
(finally) have snow in Upstate NY, so this Christmas will be a white one
for us.
And
unfortunately during this happy, busy time...
People
with colds are EVERYWHERE!
It
can be easy to catch a cold ANY time of year, but especially when the
temperatures drop and you may be working long hours, not getting enough
sleep and/or eating lots of "party fare" like cookies, eggnog and
candy canes.
So
it may not be long before you too have that familiar sore, pus-coated
throat, drippy or stuffy nose, cough, fatigue and a strong desire to become
a permanent fixture on the sofa.
But
the good news is there are seven very effective measures you can take to
help your body fight off a cold or other respiratory infection.
I
call them my "7 Cold Battling Strategies" and I can honestly say
that I cannot remember the last time I had a cold--it's been YEARS.
So
without further ado, here they are:
Cold Battling
Strategy #1: Vitamin C
Vitamin
C boosts your immune system by helping to increase the production of
infection-fighting white blood cells and antibodies. It also increases your
level of interferon, which is the antibody that coats cell surfaces, preventing
the entry of viruses.
Good
sources include parsley, broccoli, bell peppers, strawberries, oranges,
lemon juice, papaya, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens and Brussels
sprouts. You can also buy Vitamin C supplements just about anywhere.
Cold Battling
Strategy #2: Vitamin E
Although
it's not as popular as vitamin C, vitamin E plays an important role in the
health of your immune system.
The
main cells of your immune system are T cells and B cells. Helper T cells
patrol your body, waiting to attack a dangerous invader. Regulatory T cells
protect your healthy cells. And B cells create antibodies when you do get
sick to help prevent that sickness from entering again. (Think: Chicken pox)
As
you age, your T cells and B cells don't work as well as they used to, so
your immune system is weaker. But vitamin E has been shown in studies to
significantly increase T cell and B cell activity, thereby making your
immune system stronger.
Good
sources are spinach, Swiss chard, turnip greens, mustard greens, cayenne pepper,
almonds, sunflower seeds, asparagus and bell peppers. Vitamin E supplements
are also readily available.
Cold Battling
Strategy #3: Garlic
Garlic
is a natural immune system booster. It stimulates the production of
infection-fighting white cells and enhances the efficiency of antibody
production.
There's
a catch, though: To get the full benefits of garlic, you have to eat it raw
(or very lightly cooked).
Typical
garlic pills, tablets, oils and capsules, especially the odorless ones,
usually have had the active enzymes in the garlic that provide the health
benefits processed out.
But
never fear--there are a great many ways to enjoy garlic and get its full
immune system charge (more on that below).
Cold Battling
Strategy #4: Oregano
The
oils in this delicious spice include thymol and carvacrol, both of which
have been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
In
addition to enjoying oregano in Italian and Mediterranean dishes, oil of
oregano is also available at health food stores and many grocery stores.
Cold Battling
Strategy #5: Zinc
Similar
to garlic, this powerhouse mineral increases the production of
infection-fighting white blood cells, and helps white cells release more
antibodies.
Good
sources of zinc include beef, oysters, crab, turkey, scallops, oats,
yogurt, venison and spinach.
Note
that although zinc supplements and lozenges are available, too much zinc
can backfire on you and inhibit your immune system. It's best to aim for
15-25 milligrams a day which you can easily get from a healthy diet (more
on that below).
Cold Battling
Strategy #6: Probiotics
Nothing
enhances your immune system like a healthy dose of the same beneficial
bacteria that reside in your gut and make up about 70-80% of that immune
system!
The
key is taking a probiotic supplement that has a wide variety of bacteria
strains (more strains = more ways to enhance your health) AND ensuring that
those bacteria are actually alive when you take them. (Many supplements
have been on warm store shelves for months and it's very likely that some
or all of the bacteria have died.)
Super Shield
probiotic formula delivers on both of those important points.
Super
Shield contains 13
potent strains of beneficial bacteria, each of which has its own
specialty on how it enhances your health and helps strengthen
your immune system to better fight colds and many other illnesses.
And
the Granddaddy of them all:
Cold Battling
Strategy #7: Real foods
You
can take all the immune-enhancing supplements in the world, but if your
diet is poor, you're cutting your own throat in these 3 ways:
- A poor diet creates acid
waste in your body, which makes is next to impossible for you to absorb
nutrients you need. So supplements you do take can pass right through you.
- A poor diet nourishes the
harmful bacteria in your gut, while starving the helpful ones. This can
make your immune system function practically non-existent.
- A poor diet also encourages
an acidic pH. When your body is in a state of acidity, it can't effectively
heal itself or fight illnesses.
Now,
if having a healthy diet sounds about as interesting to you as watching
paint dry, you're in luck.
Because
the Great Taste No Pain
system will prove you wrong!
The
Great Taste No Pain
manuals will teach you how to structure delicious, low acid meals
featuring real foods that not only taste good but are good FOR you.
And
the recipe book portion of the system is packed with 112 scrumptious dishes,
many of which feature immune-enhancing oregano and garlic (including
my outstanding spaghetti sauce), as well as natural dietary sources of
vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc.
Put
the 7 Cold Battling Strategies to work for you, and chances are excellent
you'll eventually find yourself saying, "Gee, I can't remember the
last time I had a cold!"
To
your health,
Sherry
Brescia
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PPS: Patti is seeing how
effective Super Shield is against her cold!
Hi Sherry:
My name is Patti. My sister
Lynn is a long time purchaser of your Super Shield,
and I too have been taking Super Shield for several years with great
results.
Recently I missed a few doses
and consequently developed a cold and had a very runny nose. Today I got
back on track, and took 4 capsules a few hours ago.
After those couple hours
passed, I realized that my nose was no longer running. Pretty fast
response, I would say!
I immediately called Lynn to
tell her, and she suggested that I email you.
Thank you for a very effective
product.
Sincerely,
Patti
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