Oct

Autumn Sniffles

You always know when autumn is here. The days are warmer and sunnier than they were in the summer, yet it gets light later and dark so much earlier. The wet, grey days appear a little more often.

And your nose never seems to stop running; you feel like a cold is coming but it never quite appears; and you feel tired even though you’re sleeping as much as you did during the summer.

The good news is… it’s not just you.

The better news is that you can do something about it.

There are many remedies that will help you feel better and leave you able to enjoy the beauty of the season. And the best part of all is that it is easy to make these part of your daily routine.

The best thing to do for the sniffles is to give your immune system a boost by drinking lots of pure water; getting lots of vitamin C (found in elderberries, blackcurrants & rosehips); and Zinc (found in nuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds).

Garlic is also good for the immune system—raw is best (if you’re worried about smelly breath then eating fresh parsley can neutralise the odour).

A good range of supplements are by CytoPlan particularly Vit C + Bioflavonoids, and Zinc Extra.

If you feel you’re at the start of a cold then taking an Echinacea tincture could be a good idea (Bioforce do a good one).

Depending on the type of cold you have, there are a range of tissue salts that could help: Combination H for Hayfever & allergic rhinitis; Combination J for coughs, colds & chestiness; or Combination Q for catarrh & sinus disorders (available at all good health food shops).

Home-made lemon & ginger tea can help to clear your sinuses, as can adding chilli’s to your soups or main meals.

If your sinuses are causing you trouble or your ears are blocked then you may benefit from a Hopi Ear Candle treatment.

If you are feeling tired even though you had a good nights rest, then the Flower Essence Olive can really help you find your feet.

And if you find that the dark nights and grey skies are getting you down, then the Flower Essence Mustard will really help.

As you can see, there are many little ways that can help you with your autumn sniffles.

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