Medicines to Relieve Flu, Fatigue and Hangovers

Herbs are the purest and safest way to build health, build immunity, and create longevity. They are the closest to nature. As we are nature's creations the closer to nature we are the healthier we will be.

Medical science is great for emergency medicine, and rescue during accidents; but they can't beat nature in its pure form. Try herbs as an alternative to over the counter medicine or prescription drugs. Herbs generally have no side effects and they build your health internally. The following are three herbs that I have found effective in treating cold and flu, vitamin B deficiency, and fatigue.

Echinacea is an excellent remedy for building the immune system in people that are prone to colds, and flus. You can take it during the cold season, as an immune system boost or you can also take it, after contracting the cold. It will keep your immune system strong, which if it is working for you, you will get over the cold faster or prevent yourself from getting one in the first place. Echinacea builds the immune system, which is much better than just treating symptoms like most OTC's or prescription drugs. Echinacea is best taken as a tea. Echinacea is a complete immune system builder.

Research by J. P. Balch (1995) revealed that Echinacea:

Fights inflammation and bacterial and viral infection. Stimulates certain white blood cells. Good for the immune system and the lymphatic system. Useful for allergies, colic, colds, flu, and other infectious illnesses. Also helpful for snakebite.

Another herb I use quite often is chamomile. If you drink a lot of alcohol one night and you have a really bad hang over, you might consider chamomile instead of coffee. It soothes your nerves and gives you vitamin B, which is usually depleted by alcohol consumption. Chamomile will give you a nice mellow feeling and slowly make you feel better from a hangover. The best source is organic and in tea form.

Research by J. P. Balch (1995) revealed that chamomile consists of choline, vitamins b1, b3, and C.

The third I herb I use on occasion is ginseng. If you want a vitalizing, healthy building boost, you can try ginseng as an herb, a tea, or in capsule form. Siberian ginseng tea is one of the best forms. It is very strong and you might want to add some organic brown sugar or honey to make it taste better. It will rejuvenate you as well as build your immune system. It is a highly praised herb in China for bringing longevity. You can try it to raise your energy levels without the jitters like you would with coffee or let's say prescription medicines like amphetamines. Most of us coffee drinkers wear out our adrenal glands. This herb will strengthen them.

Research by J.P. Balch (1995) revealed that ginseng strengthens the adrenal glands and is good for a lack of energy, and stress.

So if you would like to actually get better from colds instead of just relieving congestion, and you'd like to replenish vitamin B from alcohol consumption, and recover from fatigue; you may find these three herbs, extremely beneficial. Try my link for I-herb where you can buy most of these herbs in capsule, or tea form at a significant discount. Use code TEP158 for a $5.00 discount.

References

Balch, F. James & Balch, A. Phyllis. (1995) . Prescription For Natural Healing: A Practical A-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements. USA: Avery, 2^nd Edition.