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Proven Natural Remedies for Sinuses, Colds and Flus

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There’s a couple of great charts below that show some of the most famous and effective remedies for sinuses, infections, and colds.

For example, garlic is a commonly used cold medicine. It is widely used in Russia and is known there as “Russian Penicillin”. 

Garlic supports immune function and it can kill bacteria, parasites, fungus and the flu virus. One test-tube study showed that fresh garlic kills various viruses, including one which can cause flu like symptoms.   

Horseradish is another plant that can ease throat and upper respiratory tract infections.  It has been shown specifically to destroy the flu virus and reduce the severity of flu infections in animals. This plant is a member of the mustard family.

You may have found that eating horseradish can make your eyes water and nose run.  Indeed, it can create a similar release of watery fluids inside the bronchial passages of the lungs which helps to flush them out and wash away congestion.  

Vitamin C is one of the most famous boosts to immunity and one of the best remedies for sinuses and discomfort.  In addition to enhancing the activity of immune cells, vitamin C acts as a vital component in the production of collagen, the principal protein found in all connective tissues. 

By helping to maintain the strength and integrity of connective tissue structures, vitamin C keeps infections from spreading throughout the body (from the Handbook of Vitamins).

Enjoy the charts and here’s to your good health!remedies for sinusesThese charts are shared courtesy of Oransi.com

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Sleep Minerals II may also be one of the good remedies for sinuses and colds.  Calcium can lower fever and zinc accelerates the growth of immune cells while preventing the replication of cold-causing viruses.  In one study where people with colds were given zinc lozenges, sore throats disappeared after 1 day versus 3 days in the placebo group, nasal drainage in 4 days (versus 7 days), and headache in 2 days (versus 3 days).

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The Top Vitamin C Foods — Studies Show Many Benefits

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Vitamin C is a vital nutrient for health. Although most animals can make vitamin C from scratch, humans have lost the ability and must get it from food, chiefly fresh fruits and vegetables. Recent research studies are showing many health benefits for vitamin C.

Some of the top sources of vitamin C foods are strawberries, tomatoes, cherries, guavas, parsley, bell peppers, citrus fruits, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and white potatoes.

Vitamin C helps maintain blood vessels, strengthens bones and teeth, heals wounds, fights infections, and supports heart and eye health.  Vitamin C is a key player in the production of collagen, which is the most abundant protein in the body and is a component of muscle, joints, bone, skin, hair and nails.

The daily value (DV) of vitamin C is 60 milligrams. Daily values are developed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help people determine how much they should take of vitamins and minerals. However, Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling, famous for his work with high levels of vitamin C for disease, suggests higher levels.

According to a study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, recent scientific evidence indicates an increased intake of vitamin C is associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and cataract, probably through antioxidant mechanisms.

An antioxidant is a nutrient that counteracts the harmful effects of oxygen in the body. An unhealthful diet, as well as the normal processes of digestion and metabolism, can produce excess oxygen which contributes to aging and disease. The key antioxidants are vitamin C and vitamin E.

A Scandinavian researcher conducted a review of 21 studies that tested between 1 and 8 grams (1,000 to 8,000 milligrams) of Vitamin C for the common cold. He concluded that “in each of the twenty-one studies, Vitamin C reduced the duration of the cold and the severity of the symptoms by an average of 23%. Even much lower amounts of vitamin C such as 100 milligrams have been found to be beneficial.

Cataracts are an eye condition where the clarity is reduced in the lens, resulting in blurred vision. Research was recently published in an eye health journal which found that high daily intakes of fruit and vegetables provided greater blood levels of vitamins C and E and decreased the frequency of cataract and cataract surgery.

According to the Linus Pauling Institute, two observational studies discovered that vitamin C from the diet is associated with better skin appearance, with significant decreases in skin wrinkling. In addition, using topical applications of vitamin C in a skin cream for several months has been shown to increase the production of collagen in skin, reduce signs of skin roughness and reduce wrinkling.

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