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Limit excessive antibiotics when possible and use Natural ways to fight a cold
Unfortunately antibiotics are too often prescribed when they aren't truly necessary. Not to say there is not a place for them but what you want to focus on, especially during the change of season from warm to cold weather, is PREVENTION.
Boost your body's natural defense system with antiviral and antibacterial foods such as the following:
Eat Foods High in Vitamin C such as Thyme, Parsley, Chili Peppers, Kiwi and Broccoli.
Garlic has two powerful ingredients which produce the wonderful health benefits garlic is known for: Allicin and Diallyl sulphides. Garlic can help prevent many colds and eating garlic daily can also help to reduce the duration and severity of colds when they are contracted.
Ginger helps stimulate the secretion of mucus, quieting your cough and soothing any scratchiness in your throat.
Vitamin D boosts the immune system by helping white blood cells recognize and attack germs. Most of us who live in countries/lead life styles with compromised levels of sun exposure can reduce various health risks by supplementing with this crucial vitamin.
And finally, remember to drink plenty of warm water in order to support your body to flush out the bacteria it may be fighting!
Benefits of Cranberry
Reasons why you may want to start drinking pure cranberry juice:
Cranberries have high levels of antioxidants and are an excellent source of vitamin C which benefits the body in multiple ways.
Cranberries contain hippuric acid, an antibacterial agent which acidifies the urine. This reduces the ability of E-coli bacteria to stick to the walls of the bladder. Since E-coli are responsible for up to 90% of urinary tract infections, the protection provided by cranberry juice is quite significant.
Other reasons why pure cranberry juice makes a smart daily drink:
* Drinking cranberry juice may help increase levels of the good cholesterol/HDL and reduce levels of bad cholesterol/LDL. With less of the bad cholesterol clogging the walls of your arteries, your cardiovascular health increases!
* Studies show that cranberry juice can reduce dental plaque as it decreases the growth of bacteria that causes plaque to stick to the teeth, preventing decay and gum disease.
* A daily glass of cranberry juice is good for your stomach, as it can help reduce H.pylori bacteria which cause stomach ulcers and cancer.
Enjoy your Cranberry Juice!
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