Ginseng and the flu
Some advice on strengthening your system for the flu season:
“Q: I get sick every holiday season. This year, I don’t want to catch a cold and ruin my vacation. How can I prevent a cold from coming on? I already take echinacea and zinc.
A: We all know the basics for staying healthy during the cold and flu season:
• Maintain good hygiene.
• Wash hands frequently.
• Avoid contact with people who are ill.
• Manage your stress levels and optimize your sleep.
• Get a flu shot, especially if you are over 50 or if you have a medical condition that might affect your immune system, including heart/lung disease or diabetes.
Some alternative therapies that may offer benefits:
• Panax ginseng may improve the response you get from the flu vaccine; should you get the flu, the herb elderberry may reduce your symptoms.
• Echinacea has been shown to reduce the duration of cold symptoms; another herb, andrographis, as well as vitamin C and zinc lozenges or nasal spray, may do the same.”
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