Learn What Your Body Needs for Cold Relief

Science writer Jennifer Ackerman authored a book called Achoo- The Uncommon Life of the Common Cold.  Ackerman reports that the latest scientific research indicates that products such as zinc and Echinacea don’t work to fight sinus congestion, sore throats and any other symptoms that come along with a cold. Hmmm. Wasn’t it just a few years ago the latest science suggested they did? Science Behind Cold Relief and More Cold Theory Relief Information

Since scientific research continues to be all over the map on which natural remedies to use, I decided one thing: I need to listen to my own body. Zinc and Echinacea work for me! Call it a placebo, call it whatever you like, but I’ve fought off many colds by using these and other products that don’t have the science to back them up.

However, what works for me won’t necessarily work for you. If you don’t know what your body needs to fight a cold, I say forget the scientific research and begin experimenting.

Here’s what the Baraka crew uses:

  • Ilana- Lemon and ginger tea, extra sleep, echinacea and goldenseal, stops eating dairy
  • Star – Emergen-C, humidifier, Baraka Sinus Oil, orange and cranberry juice
  • Kage – Wellness Formula, calls in sick
  • Stephani – Uses Baraka Infused Salt in her neti pot, Wellness Formula, Baraka Sinus Oil, lots of sleep!
  • Mike – Gypsy Cold Care Tea, neti pot
  • Loren – Vitamin C, Yin Chao, lemon, honey and hot water
  • Danny – Vitamin C
  • Sue – Zinc, Wellness Formula, Baraka Sinus Oil, nasal rinsing

Notice, not everyone uses a neti pot or the sinus oil! Each person’s needs are different. Try playing around to discover what works for you. Over time, you’ll be able to knock out a cold before it knocks you out! For those of you who already have success fighting a cold, what do you use?

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