Prevention is better than cure. Science is starting to show us that we succumb to bugs only when we are run down, so let's focus on keeping that immune system strong so it is ready to attack when an invader comes along. There are many types of bugs: bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. It's important to know what you are dealing with to access the right treatments.
Immune-boosting nutrients are good year round! While vitamin C's main strength is against viruses, grapefruit seed extract is a good antibiotic. While the jury is still out on the effect of vitamin C on the common cold, I am going to personally continue with my daily recommended dosage! Ever heard of "tissue saturation"? In order for a bug to take hold, a cold virus must get inside the cells, "re program" them to make more cold cells, which in turn kill more good cells. However, if the body's tissues are high in vitamin C, the virus cannot survive. Tissue saturation is more likely to be achieved by taking in around 10 to 15 grams a day, or 2 grams every 4 hours (which is 250x the RDA). Fortunately, vitamin C is one of the least toxic substances known.
Here's another goody to help fight viruses: Elderberry. Elderberry helps disarm these invading bugs by binding to them and and preventing them from penetrating the cell membrane.
Immune Boosting Herbs:
Cat's Claw (I've never tried this personally):
Cat's claw is used as a tea and apparently tastes good with currant or apple concentrate at one cup a day.
Echinacea: A great multitasker with antiviral and antibacterial properties
Garlic: Contains allicin, a substance that is antiviral, anti fungal and antibacterial! It also acts as an antioxidant, rich in sulfur containing amino acids.
Grapefruit seed extract (aka Citricidal). Grapefruit seed extract has similar effects as antibiotics but without the icky side effects. Also has antifungal and antiviral properties!
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