Can we avoid getting sick naturally?

It’s typical but is it preventable naturally. Unfortunately, we all will come down with a nasty viral illness at some point this season. Good hand-washing and sanitizer helps a lot. What about our daily sniffles and dreadful nighttime coughs and aches and pains? Are you reaching in your medicine cabinet for NyQuil, Theraflu or another otc medicine? It does aid in getting a restful night of sleep. Growing up, we all remember drinking the bitter tasting ginger ale and a spoon of honey in our tea. Have you ever considered herbal remedies as an alternative for you and your loved ones? Some of our local residents have and highly recommend natural herbs to cure most illnesses at home. One of everyone’s favorite is chicken noodle soup or delicious tasting broth. Vapor rub was probably always on your nightstand. Has anyone used sage for their sore throat and coughs? Or even, Cayenne powder to shorten the duration of their cold. Astragalus root is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to strengthen immunity and to prevent cold and flu altogether. Some residents prefer natural garlic remedies as a home cure for colds. It can be added to your chicken soup, served as a drink with raw crushed garlic or just eating it raw. It is very popular because garlic is thought to be allicin which has be known to demonstrate antibacterial and anti-fungal properties! Elderberry is another popular herb used by many. As always, please do you research and always consult your doctor for the best treatment plan for you. Are you enjoying our newsletter? We hope you are and have subscribed to receive your daily free newsletter from Baltimore’s Best Stories!