* Cutting out on alcohol is a must. Avoiding it altogether is even better. Alcohol dehydrates your body cells, and it can even cause damage to your liver and kidneys which can be a perfect gateway for infections to occur.
* Dandelion Tea : This tea helps in boosting the power of the immune system thereby warding off colds and flu.
* [[Mint ]] tea is good because of its cooling effect, which is very good with the symptoms of colds and flu.* [[Thyme ]] tea helps with coughs that are associated with bronchitis.* [[Oregano ]] tea, on the other hand, is good for sinus congestion that is very common during winter.
* Stewed fruits, such as apple, pears and peaches, cooked with cloves and cinnamon, warm you up nicely and keep the a-tissues away!
*[[Turmeric ]] is a favourite spice for boosting immunity. It has innumerable healing benefits, among which is its capacity to destroy germs and ease inflammation. So, cook your greens, stews and stir-fries with a touch of turmeric. You get both golden colour and healthy respiration.*[[Basil ]] and honey make another powerful combination, because both are known to boast antiseptic and immunity-boosting properties. How about a soothing honey-basil tea? It’s delicious, too.* [[Isatis]] is used for Common Cold and other infections of the nose, throat, and sinuses.* [[Ligusticum]] is used for Common Cold
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