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As we are approaching the winter season, many of us start feeling the chills deep in our bones; when the weather is that cold, the knee-jerk reaction is to reach to the kitchen cabinet for herbal remedies to fight off the rigors of the season. Most of us in North America know that the winter season often brings about serious respiratory illness/infection, and related complications. Having a layout plan to prevent cold season health related problems would rally well with that famous thought-out saying, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
One of the most severe respiratory infections that affect five to twenty percent of people living in the United States each year from mid fall to late winter season is known as the flu; the flu can be the cause of serious respiratory infections, debilitating illness, hospitalizations, and even death. The flu is contagious and it affects the respiratory system, the nose, throat, and lungs; it can be contracted through sneezing, handshaking, coughing, or being in direct contact with an affected person. Pneumonia and bronchitis are among some of the serious flu-related complications
People with history of chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma, heart, and lung disease are at risk for a setback when infected with the flu virus. In order to prevent the flu, it is recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older, unless contraindicated, get the annual flu vaccine starting from October until May; and according to some experts, since it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against influenza virus infection to develop in our body, it is best that people get vaccinated so they are protected before influenza begins spreading in their community.
In addition, there are conventional medications that can prevent the flu and related complications, and others that can ease the symptoms for a little while; nevertheless, health science researchers have noted that we still have no cure for colds or the flu. And, just as conventional medicine, herbal medicine researchers that promote health through natural practice also claim that herbal remedies can give you short-term relief as well, and a few may even help you get better. At this point, since natural / non-drug remedies can prevent the flu and alleviate the symptoms as well as conventional medications, it would be beneficial to pursue which of these herbal remedies is more promising.
Almost everyone would welcome a cup of hot herbal tea during the cold season, especially if it's medicinal and delicious at the same time. From the tea kettles to the tea pots on the kitchen table, and from the medicine cabinet to the examining table at the doctor's office, warm liquid in any way or form has always been the main or primary recommendation to keep the chest warm, increase respiratory comfort, and reduce the risk of infection.
Drinking herbal tea is found to be more than a delightful experience for people of different cultures all over the world; researchers have found that the health benefits of green and other herbal teas may have a positive effect on the cardiovascular, immune, as well as cognitive health. Moreover, these herbal teas are full with antioxidants to fight disease, and may reduce the risks of having the cold and flu as well; getting enough fluids that are free of caffeine is vital when suffering from the flu, since the flu can leave you dehydrated, especially if you are experiencing vomiting or diarrhea.
Herbal teas make wonderful, low-calorie and heartwarming drinks. Apart from having a beneficial effect on health, herbal teas are fragrant and appealing. Researchers have identified different varieties of herbal teas with medicinal properties.
For those who have medical or personal reason for not taking the flu vaccine, there may be natural means to lessen a cold or the impact and duration of the flu; herbal teas may be another form of prevention to relieve, soothe, or attenuate the rigors of the influenza virus.
One of the most severe respiratory infections that affect five to twenty percent of people living in the United States each year from mid fall to late winter season is known as the flu; the flu can be the cause of serious respiratory infections, debilitating illness, hospitalizations, and even death. The flu is contagious and it affects the respiratory system, the nose, throat, and lungs; it can be contracted through sneezing, handshaking, coughing, or being in direct contact with an affected person. Pneumonia and bronchitis are among some of the serious flu-related complications
People with history of chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma, heart, and lung disease are at risk for a setback when infected with the flu virus. In order to prevent the flu, it is recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older, unless contraindicated, get the annual flu vaccine starting from October until May; and according to some experts, since it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against influenza virus infection to develop in our body, it is best that people get vaccinated so they are protected before influenza begins spreading in their community.
In addition, there are conventional medications that can prevent the flu and related complications, and others that can ease the symptoms for a little while; nevertheless, health science researchers have noted that we still have no cure for colds or the flu. And, just as conventional medicine, herbal medicine researchers that promote health through natural practice also claim that herbal remedies can give you short-term relief as well, and a few may even help you get better. At this point, since natural / non-drug remedies can prevent the flu and alleviate the symptoms as well as conventional medications, it would be beneficial to pursue which of these herbal remedies is more promising.
Almost everyone would welcome a cup of hot herbal tea during the cold season, especially if it's medicinal and delicious at the same time. From the tea kettles to the tea pots on the kitchen table, and from the medicine cabinet to the examining table at the doctor's office, warm liquid in any way or form has always been the main or primary recommendation to keep the chest warm, increase respiratory comfort, and reduce the risk of infection.
Drinking herbal tea is found to be more than a delightful experience for people of different cultures all over the world; researchers have found that the health benefits of green and other herbal teas may have a positive effect on the cardiovascular, immune, as well as cognitive health. Moreover, these herbal teas are full with antioxidants to fight disease, and may reduce the risks of having the cold and flu as well; getting enough fluids that are free of caffeine is vital when suffering from the flu, since the flu can leave you dehydrated, especially if you are experiencing vomiting or diarrhea.
Herbal teas make wonderful, low-calorie and heartwarming drinks. Apart from having a beneficial effect on health, herbal teas are fragrant and appealing. Researchers have identified different varieties of herbal teas with medicinal properties.
For those who have medical or personal reason for not taking the flu vaccine, there may be natural means to lessen a cold or the impact and duration of the flu; herbal teas may be another form of prevention to relieve, soothe, or attenuate the rigors of the influenza virus.
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