What are some good natural remedies?
“Acupressure helps your body expel cold viruses, and it can provide relief from congestion and muscle aches,” says Harriet Beinfield, L.Ac., co-author of Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine. Homeopathy: Cold Sores: Use a damp cotton swab to apply two or three drops of a 10 percent tincture of Calendula to the sore as needed, says Mitchell Fleisher, M.D., a family practice physician and homeopath in Colleen, Virginia. Calendula is available in many health food stories. Juice Therapy: Sore Throat: Ginger and pineapple both contain natural anti- inflammatory agent that can speed the healing of a sore throat, according to Cherie Calbom, M.S., a certified nutritionist in Kirkland Washington, and co-author of Juicing for Life. She suggests juicing three pineapple rings together with a 1/4- inch-thick slice of fresh ginger for a delicious healing cocktail, Stomachache: Aromatherapy: The essential oil peppermint is great for easinggastrici discomfort, says Los Angeles, aromat
