It's that time of year again... cold and flu season. Protecting yourself against the inevitable by getting enough sleep, eating right and reducing stress never seems like enough when you get sick... So I thought I would share five great natural remedies that will help you get by and make you feel better.
1. Boiron Oscillococcinum
Take Oscillo at the First Sign of Flu! Oscillococcinum (o - sill - cox - see - num) is safe, natural and easy to take. Oscillococcinum, an FDA drug - regulated, over - the - counter homeopathic flu medicine, is currently available in 43 countries. Oscillo is the #1 OTC flu medicine in France and the #1 homeopathic flu medicine in the United States. Clinical trials have shown that when taken at the first sign of flu, 63 percent of Oscillo users showed clear improvement within 48 hours; so keep a box on hand! (pssst... save 15% on this item by clicking on the image to the left and select Subscribe and Save!)
2. Ricola Cough Drops
Great tasting. Naturally soothing and refreshing. Ricola Sugar Free Lemon Mint throat drops combine refreshing, natural Lemon Mint and Ricola's delicious mixture of Swiss alpine herbs. For over 75 years, Ricola has been making pleasant tasting natural herbal products for natural relief of the discomfort due to sore throat and minor irritation due to coughs, hoarseness, dry throat, and loss of voice. Ricola is nature's way of calming coughs and soothing sore throats. This item is also 15% off when you select Subscribe and Save from Amazon - click the image
3. Bioron Chestal Cough Syrup
Chestal Cough Syrup is an effective homeopathic cough syrup that naturally brings relief to a wide array of coughs. Safe and natural, with no side effects, Chestal treats all kinds of coughs, does not interact with other medications, does not contain stimulants, non-drowsy, great honey taste, honey and sugar base soothes the throat. I like it because it tastes great and works well! 
4. Traditional Medicinals Tea
Nothing is more soothing than a cup of herbal tea - especially when you are sick. Traditional Medicinals has an incredibly great line of organic teas that are highly effective, taste great and even are produced with solar power! Try this sampler that includes Throat Coat, Echinacea Plus, Breathe Easy, and Gypsy Cold Care varieties. This is also available by the case (of 6) with Subscribe and Save so click the image to save 15%.
5. Nature's Way Echinacea Supplements
Echinacea herb supports the Immune System and promotes general well-being in cold and flu season. Echinacea (comon name is Purple Coneflower) grows wild in the midwest, and was used by Plains Indians more than any other herb. Echinacea supplements are a great preventative measure to help boost your immune system before you get a cold, but it may also help during a cold as well. (Please discuss this with your doctor before taking) Amazon also offers this item through Subscribe and Save!
For more homeopathic children's remedies, check out my past post:
http://sprout5.blogspot.com/2010/06/top-5-homeopathic-natural-remedies.html
Have a great weekend and Be Well!
~ Sprout
