Battling Germs – colds and coughs
Coldenza contains Gelsemium, a yellow flowering climbing plant, and works by stimulating the body’s own healing processes to provide effective relief from the muscle pain associated with the symptoms of a cold such as headaches, sore throats, earache, and feverish symptoms. Coldenza is available from Boots, Holland and Barrett, selected Lloyds pharmacies and all good independent healthfood and pharmacy stores. Price: £4.40 for 72 tablets.
Sootha is a natural cough syrup containing Bryonia, which has been used medicinally since the Ancient Greeks and Romans in the treatment of coughs. It also contains natural honey and lemon juice, traditionally used in the treatment of colds. Sootha costs £3.89 for 150ml and is available from Boots, Holland and Barrett, selected Lloyds pharmacies and all good independent healthfood and pharmacy stores.
A study from PennState found that immune levels were literally halved due to iron deficiency. Spatone is natural water with a high content of iron sulphate, so your body easily and gently absorbs it – without side effects. It is available from Boots, Holland & Barrett, Lloyds Pharmacies and independent health food stores and pharmacies, price £3.85 for 14 sachets (2 weeks supply) or £6.49 for 28 sachets (4 weeks supply).
Icy times
If getting about in icy conditions makes you stressed, try Rescue Remedy to take the edge off. Whether you’re anxious about falling over or hate driving when it’s icy, have Rescue Remedy handy for restoring inner calm and managing stress. Rescue Remedy costs from £4.95 from Boots, Holland & Barrett, Lloyds and independent pharmacies and health food stores
But unfortunately, sometimes a fall is inevitable especially when ice-skating! If you get home and find a nasty bruise after falling over, use Arnicare cream. Arnica is proven to help bumps and bruises heal more quickly. Nelsons Arnicare Cream costs £4.15 from Boots, Holland & Barrett, independent pharmacies and health food stores
The cold weather can also play havoc with your skin resulting in chapping and even chilblains. Nelsons natural topical creams can help a range of skin problems including Calendula, Graphites – which is good for dermatitis, Evening Primrose and Chilblains. Nelsons topical creams cost from £4.15 from Boots, Holland & Barrett, selected Lloyds pharmacies and independent health food and pharmacy stores
Winter emotions
The combination of bad weather, as well as winter being an eventful time of year, can affect some people more than others. Bach™ Original Flower Remedies can help with winter emotions:
- If you find yourself worrying about family and friends because it is dangerous on icy roads and people are falling ill, Red Chestnut can stop you fearing the worst and feeling over-concerned for their welfare
- Of course the weather is irritating, but if you are feeling too easily annoyed by the cold, Impatiens can curb the frustration
- For general ‘down in the dumps’ otherwise known as seasonal affective disorder, use Mustard or Hornbeam
Bach Original Flower Remedies cost £5.95 from Boots, Holland & Barrett, selected Lloyds pharmacies and all good independent health food stores and pharmacies
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