Steps to Prevent/Stop a Cold or the Flu

 

At the first sign of any symptoms like: sore throat, headache, chills, fever: 

1. CALL US! We might be able to see you or recommend herbal remedies

2. Drink plenty of water

3. Drink warm tea with honey and lemon (if fever add ginger) 

4. Eat lightly, avoid heavy, greasy foods, particularly avoid sea foods and dairy

5. Chicken soup is a good food choice

6. Take Viola Clear Fire 2 tables every 2 hours, this will prevent the cold or minimize it

7. Take small amounts of Vitamin C (300 mg) every hour, this will provide antioxidants to help your immune system keep fighting the virus/bacteria

8. Take 2 droppers full of Max B Complex every 1-2 hours, or any B complex you have at hand

9. If fever, take 3 Calcium Lactate every 3-4 hours

10. If congestion, take 3 Congaplex every 3-4 hours

11. Rest your eyes (don't read, watch TV or stare at a computer screen)

12. REST your body, take a nap if you can, if you can't just take it easy!

 

General rule for exercise: 

• When you are fighting a cold/flu, it's better to rest

• If you get sick and your symptoms are above the neck, gentle/moderate exercise is fine

• If your symptoms are below your neck (in the chest), rest is recommended or your symptoms might get worse

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Long and Short Term Immune Support

 

Immune Support: Foundation Building

• Immuplex - provides antioxidants; boost the immune system; supports the body's to quickly response to viral, bacterial and fungal infections 

• Immunity Tincture - contains Astragalus, Echinacea, and Ginger to support and strengthen the immune system

• Max-B Complex - a liquid Vitamin B-complex that eases the effects of stress, boosts immunity, provides natural energy for the body, and supports mood

• Protease - a broad spectrum digestive enzyme that assists digestion, reduces inflammation and strengthens the immune system by helping fight viral, bacterial, and fungal infections

 

Allergies: Acute Relief & Prevention

• Albizia Complex - assists in maintaing healthy breathing passages to support free and clear breathing; supports normal immune response

• Allergy Tincture - contains the Chinese herbal formula of Bi Yan Pian , Albizia, and Skullcap for immediate allergy relief

 

Illness: Acute Relief & Prevention

• Andrographis - supports healthy immune response following stress, sudden changes in weather or temperature; enhances immune system function

• Viola Clear Fire - a very effective Chinese herbal formula, that when taken at the onset of illness prevents or minimizes colds or flues