What should you do if despite of your excellent health habits, you still feel yourself becoming ill? We have some suggestions for natural remedies, but please check with your health care provider for your specific needs. Some herbal and natural supplements interact negatively with prescription medications.

1. Before the discovery of antibiotics, doctors used colloidal silver extensively as an antimicrobial agent. It is still useful, and unlike antibiotics it treats viruses too, without encouraging the growth of resistant microorganisms. Try 1 teaspoon of a 10 ppm solution, three times daily at onset of symptoms.
2. Echinacea, an herbal remedy.
3. Oscillococcinum, a homeopathic remedy – take every 4 hours at onset of symptoms.
4. High doses of vitamin C, starting at 3 grams daily.
5. Suck on zinc lozenges.
6. Go to bed earlier and get some extra sleep.
7. You can use your neti pot up to 4 times daily if you feel yourself becoming ill.
8. Oil of oregano: 4 drops, held under the tongue for a few minutes, followed by a glass of water. Repeat several times throughout the day.

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