<description>&lt;p&gt;Feeling the first tickle of a sore throat? Or maybe you’re dealing with a full-blown cold or flu? In this episode, I’m sharing my top natural remedies to help you get through cold and flu season. From immune-boosting herbs to soothing teas, these are the must-haves I trust to keep my family healthy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’ll walk you through how to use each one, with practical tips on safety, including what’s safe for kids, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. You’ll learn simple recipes you can make at home, like ginger tea, garlic lemonade, and thyme-honey tea, and I’ll share why these remedies have been trusted for generations to help ease symptoms and shorten the length of your illness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Episode Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Echinacea:&lt;/strong&gt; Immune-boosting benefits for prevention and early symptom relief.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ginger:&lt;/strong&gt; Anti-inflammatory and warming, perfect for soothing sore throats and congestion.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Elderberry:&lt;/strong&gt; Sweet and antiviral, can help reduce the severity of flu symptoms.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Garlic:&lt;/strong&gt; A natural antimicrobial, with a recipe for a soothing garlic lemonade.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vitamin C:&lt;/strong&gt; Classic immune support that helps shorten the duration of colds.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Zinc:&lt;/strong&gt; Effective for reducing cold duration, especially when taken early.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thyme-Honey Tea:&lt;/strong&gt; Combines natural antimicrobials to soothe coughs and clear congestion.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vapor Rub &amp;amp; Herbal Steam:&lt;/strong&gt; Menthol and eucalyptus-based rubs and steams to ease breathing.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple, safe ways to support your immune system during cold &amp;amp; flu season.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Practical recipes for at-home remedies that can bring comfort and relief.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Safety guidelines for using these natural remedies effectively, including recommendations for kids, pregnant women, and those with specific health concerns.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tune in and get your natural medicine cabinet ready for this cold &amp;amp; flu season!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Looking for supplements for yourself and your family, including some of those I talk about in episodes? You can find those - and your 15% discount on every order here: &lt;a href="https://avivaromm.com/supplements" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;avivaromm.com/supplements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Looking for supplements for yourself and your family, including some of those I talk about in episodes? You can find those - and your 15% discount on every order here: avivaromm.com/supplements&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On Health

Aviva Romm

Must-Have Natural Remedies for Cold & Flu Season

OCT 16, 202473 MIN
On Health

Must-Have Natural Remedies for Cold & Flu Season

OCT 16, 202473 MIN

Description

Feeling the first tickle of a sore throat? Or maybe you’re dealing with a full-blown cold or flu? In this episode, I’m sharing my top natural remedies to help you get through cold and flu season. From immune-boosting herbs to soothing teas, these are the must-haves I trust to keep my family healthy.

I’ll walk you through how to use each one, with practical tips on safety, including what’s safe for kids, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. You’ll learn simple recipes you can make at home, like ginger tea, garlic lemonade, and thyme-honey tea, and I’ll share why these remedies have been trusted for generations to help ease symptoms and shorten the length of your illness.

Episode Highlights:

  • Echinacea: Immune-boosting benefits for prevention and early symptom relief.
  • Ginger: Anti-inflammatory and warming, perfect for soothing sore throats and congestion.
  • Elderberry: Sweet and antiviral, can help reduce the severity of flu symptoms.
  • Garlic: A natural antimicrobial, with a recipe for a soothing garlic lemonade.
  • Vitamin C: Classic immune support that helps shorten the duration of colds.
  • Zinc: Effective for reducing cold duration, especially when taken early.
  • Thyme-Honey Tea: Combines natural antimicrobials to soothe coughs and clear congestion.
  • Vapor Rub & Herbal Steam: Menthol and eucalyptus-based rubs and steams to ease breathing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Simple, safe ways to support your immune system during cold & flu season.
  • Practical recipes for at-home remedies that can bring comfort and relief.
  • Safety guidelines for using these natural remedies effectively, including recommendations for kids, pregnant women, and those with specific health concerns.

Tune in and get your natural medicine cabinet ready for this cold & flu season!

Looking for supplements for yourself and your family, including some of those I talk about in episodes? You can find those - and your 15% discount on every order here: avivaromm.com/supplements

Mentioned in this episode:

Looking for supplements for yourself and your family, including some of those I talk about in episodes? You can find those - and your 15% discount on every order here: avivaromm.com/supplements