Eco-Cupscious » Cold & Flu http://ecocupscious.com Living eco-consciously and other fun stuff! Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:00:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Ginger for Congestion http://ecocupscious.com/health/ginger-for-congestion/ http://ecocupscious.com/health/ginger-for-congestion/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:46:26 +0000 Cups http://ecocupscious.com/?p=2531

The groundhog saw his shadow so we’re in for a little more winter than most of us would like.  If this weather is catching up to you try making tea with ginger to relieve nasal and chest congestion.

As a child I HATED this – I thought it tasted just awful but now that I’m older it is so much better!

WholeLiving.com says to pour 2 cups boiling water over a 1 inch piece of peeled, grated ginger and steep for 10 minutes before straining.  Add a pinch or two of cayanne pepper and enjoy :)

]]> http://ecocupscious.com/health/ginger-for-congestion/feed/ 0 Avoid Cold & Flu This Winter http://ecocupscious.com/health/avoid-cold-flu-this-winter/ http://ecocupscious.com/health/avoid-cold-flu-this-winter/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +0000 Cups http://ecocupscious.com/?p=1816 I’m big on preventing cold and flu and treating it as naturally as possible if I do end up with one of them.  I have had the flu twice in the last 10+ years so I never really worry about that but I do get colds.  I found this article interesting and a good source of info for preventing these winter problems.

Top 10 Easy Diet & Lifestyle Choices to Boost Your Immune System Naturally This Winter

Written by Rachel Venokur-Clark

Published on October 15th, 2009 in Eat.Drink.Better, nutrition and health
Flue season is coming. With all the concern and worry surrounding the Swine Flu, we may be forgetting that we are also more susceptible to the common cold and other illnesses during the winter months. There are many natural ways you can help to boost your immune system with food choices and healthy regimens. Of course, as you have seen in many articles, the first course of action is to wash your hands regularly for at least 20-30 seconds. By adding the following foods and healthy behaviors to your regime, you can help your body build its resistance to germs and help yourself stay healthy this winter.

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