Cold/Flu Prevention

DISCLAIMER – This cold/flu regimen does not provide medical or legal advice. This regimen is for information purposes only. Viewing this regimen, receipt of information contained in this regimen, or the transmission of information from or to this regimen does not constitute a physician-patient or attorney-client relationship. The medical and/or nutritional information in this regimen is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read in this regimen. 

The key to preventing or fighting a cold/flu is to drink plenty of liquids, get maximum rest, and consume anti-bacterial & anti-viral/fungus & nutrient-rich foods.  This memo is for information purposes only.  It is not prescriptive and not intended as medical advice.  Always research or consult with your healthcare professional before starting any dietary and/or supplement regimen.  Remove any food or products to which you may be allergic or contraindicate (interfere with) with any of your prescriptions.

COLD/FLU PREVENTION

• Drink Cold Brewed Organic Green Tea + ½ squeezed lemon, once or twice daily. During this COVID-19 Pandemic, we recommend 3-4 cups every 3-4 hours during the morning and afternoon.  Green tea Mai Green tea is a high quality organic green tea with mushrooms (increases the antioxidants) & our favorite. If you can’t find Mai Green locally, Click Here –> usually cheaper online.
• Drink Cold Brewed Organic Hibiscus Tea + 1/2 squeezed lemon. Hibiscus tea is one of the highest antioxidant beverages. Drink once or twice daily, no more than 32 oz per day to avoid the over consumption of aluminum.   Up to 32 oz is perfectly safe & beneficial for most adults. Consume it late afternoon and evening, since it doesn’t have any caffeine. We buy in bulk which is cheaper & lasts approx three months.  Our favorite brand is Starwest Hibiscus Tea.

  • Cold Brewed – Releases more antioxidants in the tea. Place the tea bag in a 16 or 32 oz mason jar or similar size container. Add two tea bags at 16 oz or four tea bags at 32 oz of water, add the squeezed lemon juice, and stir or shake vigorously.  Leave the jar or container in the refrigerator over night or about 8 hours and consume.

• Black Seed Oil – Take one teaspoon daily with raw honey¹ on an empty stomach. Do not exceed three teaspoons daily. It has several health benefits, e.g., Antioxidant, Antiviral, Bronchodilator (Respiratory System – documented to help asthma patients), potentially fights cancer, etc.
  • Avoid if you’re taking a blood thinning prescription or have a bleeding disorder since Black Seed Oil naturally slows blood clotting. 
• Best Black Seed Oil is Panaseeda’s Perfect Press. An 8 oz bottle will last several weeks -> Click Here to buy.  Cheaper per bottle if you buy three bottles.
• Good Black Seed Oil – Amazing Herbs black seed oil can usually be found locally at a GNC, Whole Foods, or health food store. Or, Click Here to buy online. Generally cheaper online for an 8 oz bottle.
• Elderberry Syrup¹ (Anti-viral) – Take a teaspoon or tablespoon of elderberry syrup once or twice daily during flu season; CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE. It has a link to buy elderberries online, if you can’t find them locally. Make it & keep in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks, or freeze into ice cubes for extended storage. Routinely drop an ice cube of elderberry syrup into your blender when making your smoothies. At the first symptom of a cold, drop a cube into a cup, let it thaw, & drink it.
  • Until you can buy elderberries and make your own syrup, buy Sambucol or Sambucus, or similar brands of black elderberry syrup from your local CVS, Walgreens, Whole Foods, or similar store.  Sambucol or Sambucus are not as good as the recipe but will do in a pinch.

Note: “Autoimmune diseases” such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or other conditions: Elderberry might cause the immune system to become more active, and this could increase the symptoms of autoimmune diseases. If you have one of these conditions, it’s best to avoid using elderberry.³

Do not give raw honey or elderberry syrup containing raw honey to children under one year because their digestive systems are not mature enough to process it.¹

•  “First Sneeze” – At the first sign of a cold, add a teaspoon of raw honey¹ into your tea once it has cooled to room temperature. Never add raw honey¹ to hot tea; it kills the enzymes. Drink at least two cups of green tea + ½ squeezed lemon + teaspoon of dark raw honey per day.  Manuka honey (minimum rating of UMF 15 or Wedderspoon KFactor 16) is the best = antibacterial, antimicrobial, wound healing, ulcers, plus four other benefits.  Buy locally at a major grocery or health foods store.  Usually cheaper online -> Click Here to buy UMF 15 or Click Here to buy KFactor 16.
• Additional steps

Zinc – Zinc is critical to your immune system’s response to infections. One of the best plant-based food sources in Styrian Pumpkin Seeds.  Our favorite is Wilderness Poets Pumpkin Seeds.

• • Eat a handful of Pumpkin Seeds three-four times per day

Vitamin D – Getting enough vitamin D is critical to your body’s immune response.  If you can’t get enough sunshine, then you should supplement.  Our favorite is Dr. Cannell’s Advanced D Formula with calcium and magnesium.

Drink a Dave’s Super Smoothie Cold/Flu fighting smoothie at least twice per day; see recipe link below.

• • Orange High Anti-Oxidant Smoothie for colds/flu (Click Here)

Get plenty of rest.  Drink a calming, sleep inducing tea an hour before bedtime, e.g., chamomile.

Eat a predominantly plant-based diet. NO DAIRY.

Drink plenty of citrus juices, water, etc. Eat a half of red grapefruit twice a day, with a teaspoon of Manuka honey on top.

If you catch a bad Cold/Flu, click here -> Fighting a Severe Cold or the Flu and follow that regimen.  If you still have the symptoms or they worsen after a three-four days, then consult with your physician or healthcare professional.

Notes:

^{1 – Do not give raw honey to children under 1 years old.  Elderberry syrup recipe contains raw honey.}

^{2 – important to replenish antioxidants in the body.}

^{3 – WebMd.com}

 

DISCLAIMER – This cold/flu regimen does not provide medical or legal advice. This regimen is for information purposes only. Viewing this regimen, receipt of information contained in this regimen, or the transmission of information from or to this regimen does not constitute a physician-patient or attorney-client relationship. The medical and/or nutritional information in this regimen is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read in this regimen. 

COLD/FLU PREVENTION

The key to preventing or fighting a cold/flu is to drink plenty of liquids, get maximum rest, and consume anti-bacterial & anti-viral/fungus & nutrient-rich foods.  This memo is for information purposes only.  It is not prescriptive and not intended as medical advice.  Always research or consult with your healthcare professional before starting any dietary and/or supplement regimen.  Remove any food or products to which you may be allergic.

PREVENTION

• Drink organic green tea + ½ squeezed lemon, once or twice daily. Mai Green tea is a high quality organic green tea with mushrooms (increases the antioxidants) & our favorite. If you can’t find Mai Green locally, click here –> usually cheaper online.
• “First Sneeze” – At the first sign of a cold, add a teaspoon of raw honey¹ once the hot tea has cooled to room temperature. Never add raw honey¹ to hot tea; it kills the enzymes. Drink at least two cups of green tea + ½ squeezed lemon + teaspoon of dark raw honey per day.  Manuka honey (minimum rating of UMF 15) is the best = antibacterial, antimicrobial, wound healing, ulcers, plus four other benefits.  Click here to buy – cheaper online.
• Elderberry Syrup¹ (Anti-viral) – Take a teaspoon or tablespoon of elderberry syrup once or twice daily during flu season; click here for the recipe. It has a link to buy elderberries online, if you can’t find them locally. Make it & keep in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks, or freeze into ice cubes for extended storage.  Just drop an ice cube of elderberry syrup into your blender when making your smoothies, or into a cup, let it thaw, & drink it.
  • • If you can’t find elderberries locally and must buy them online, buy Sambucol or Sambucus, or similar brands of elderberry syrup from your local CVS, Walgreens, Whole Foods, or similar store until you can get your supply of elderberries.  Sambucol or Sambucus are not as good as the recipe, but will do in a pinch.
  • Routinely add two-four ounces of elderberry syrup to your blender for your smoothie recipes.

Note: “Autoimmune diseases” such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or other conditions: Elderberry might cause the immune system to become more active, and this could increase the symptoms of autoimmune diseases. If you have one of these conditions, it’s best to avoid using elderberry.³

Do not give raw honey or elderberry syrup containing raw honey to children under one year because their digestive systems are not mature enough to process it.¹

• Eat a predominantly plant-based diet.
• Black Seed Oil – Take one teaspoon daily with raw honey¹ on an empty stomach. Do not exceed three teaspoons daily. It has several health benefits, e.g., Antioxidant, Antiviral, Bronchodilator (Respiratory System – documented to help asthma patients), potentially fights cancer, etc.
  • Best black seed oil is Panaseeda’s Perfect Press. An 8 oz bottle will last several weeks -> Click Here to buy.
    • In the interim, buy Amazing Herbs black seed oil locally at a GNC, Whole Foods, or health food store. Or, Click Here to buy – Generally cheaper online for an 8 oz bottle.
• Eat a predominantly plant-based diet. NO DAIRY.
• Drink plenty of citrus juices, water, etc. Eat a half of red grapefruit twice a day, with a teaspoon of Manuka honey on top.
• Get plenty of rest.

If your symptoms worsen or persist for more than four-five days, then consult with your physician or healthcare professional.

Disclaimer

^{1 – Do not give raw honey to children under 1 years old.  Elderberry syrup recipe contains raw honey.}

^{2 – important to replenish antioxidants in the body.}

^{3 – WebMd.com}