- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
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In Part 1 of this series, I shared a bunch of home remedies that readers of Delicious Obsessions had shared.
Today, I am doing a round-up of the best home remedy tutorials and articles from across the Web. I want everyone to stay well this winter, so make sure you share this post with your family and friends! There’s a little something in here for everyone. Enjoy!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Since this is a post that is making health claims regarding fighting off the cold and flu, I cannot mention any specific brands or products. Doing so makes the FDA and FTC mad, which we definitely don’t want. I encourage you to do your own research and ALWAYS discuss any changes to you diet, exercise routine, supplementation, etc. with your licensed healthcare practitioner.
Support Your Gut, Digestion, and Adrenals
First and foremost, we HAVE to support our gut, digestion, and adrenal health during cold and flu season. Our immune system resides in our gut, so if the gut is unhealthy, we will be unhealthy. Getting our gut health built up is the #1 key to staying well any time of year, as well as avoiding chronic illness as well. Here are a few posts to get you started.
- Fiber and Inulin: Your Best Friends for Gut Health
- 3 “Dirty” Ways to Recharge Your Gut Health
- Healing Your Gut? Here’s What You Need to Eat
- Your Gut Health is More Important than You Think!
- How to Make Water Kefir
- How to Make Milk Kefir
- How to Make Kombucha Tea
- Full Fermented Foods Recipe Library
- Increase Your Energy with this Popular Russian Herbal Remedy
- Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief
- Adaptogens: Herbs for Vitality – An Overview
- Adaptogens: Herbs for Vitality – American Ginseng
- Adaptogens: Herbs for Vitality – Schisandra Berries
- Adaptogens: Herbs for Vitality – Eleuthero Root
- Adaptogens: Herbs for Vitality – Astragalas
- Adaptogens: Herbs for Vitality – Amla Fruit
- Adaptogens: Herbs for Vitality – Holy Basil
- Adaptogens: Herbs for Vitality – Shatavari Root
- 7 Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea and Delicious Recipes
- 4 DIY Adaptogenic Herbal Tea Blends
- 4 Ways to Support Your Adrenals Naturally
- Top 10 Secrets of Schisandra Berries +Recipes
- Love Your Liver Herbal Coffee
Herbs and Herbal Remedies
Instead of running to the drug store when the cold or flu hits, take a look at all the natural remedies that we have access to. There are so many different immune-boosting herbs and using them in your own home is not complicated.
My advice would be to go through this list and get your herbal first aid kit prepared now, before the germs hit. That way you’re prepared should you or anyone in your family get sick.
You may notice that there are a lot of duplicates below. They are not truly duplicates, as each individual wellness advocate has their own personal spin on how they prepare certain remedies. So, find one that resonates with you and run with it!
- How to Make Basic Herbal Preparations: Infusions, Decoctions, and Tinctures
- Immune-Boosting Elderberry and Rose Hip Super Tonic
- Elderberry and Rose Hip Syrup
- Medicinal Elderberry Syrup#1
- Medicinal Elderberry Syrup#2
- Medicinal Elderberry Syrup#3
- Medicinal Elderberry Syrup#4
- Medicinal Elderberry Syrup#5
- Medicinal Elderberry Syrup#6
- Medicinal Elderberry Syrup#7
- Medicinal Elderberry Syrup#8
- Echinacea and Elderberry Syrup
- How to Make Elderberry Tincture
- Elderberry for Flu Symptoms
- Spiced Berry Immunity Syrup
- Winter Wellness Elixir
- Homemade Liposomal Vitamin C (and why lipsomal is better)
- Herbal Vitamin C Syrup
- The Easiest Ginger Tea Recipe
- Simple Throat Coat Tea
- Cold Bustin’ Elderberry Tea
- Cold-Fighting Citrus Tea
- Cinnamon and Thyme Tea
- Cold Zapper Super Tonic
- Six Wintertime Drinks to Support Health
- Hot Garlic Ginger Lemonade
- The Master Tonic, aka. Fire Cider, #1
- The Master Tonic, aka. Fire Cider, #2
- The Master Tonic, aka. Fire Cider, #3
- Cold & Flu Master Tonic
- Supertonic (to keep the yuckies away!)
- 5 Preventative Cold and Flu Remedies
- How to Make Slippery Elm Lozenges
- Slippery Elm “Candies” for Coughs
- Homemade Cough and Cold Remedies
- Violet Leaf & Honey Cough Syrup
- Homemade Cough and Cold Syrup
- Ginger Lemon Honey Immune Booster Syrup
- Asian Pear and Honey Cough Remedy
- Herbal Honey Sore Throat Spray
- Herbs for Common Tummy Troubles
- Homemade Vapor Rub, #1
- Homemade Vapor Rub, #2
- Homemade Vapor Rub, #3
- Super Healing Cold Sore Lip Balm
- Rose Petal Remedy
- 21 Health Benefits of Turmeric
- 19 Health Benefits of Garlic
- 11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic
- Garlic: A Time-Honored Cold and Flu Butt Kicker
- Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
- Immune Boosting Herbs for Kids
- Herbs for Fever Support in Kids
- Herbs for Coughs in Kids
- Herbal Teas for Kids
- Simple Herbs for Nourishing Our Bodies
Essential Oils
I have started using essential oils more and more as part of my wellness toolkit. For more information about the essential oils I use for myself and my family, clickhere.
- How to Use Peppermint Essential Oil
- How to Use Lemon Essential Oil
- How to Use Lavender Essential Oil
- How to Use Melaleuca (Tea Tree) Oil
- Getting Through Cold and Flu Season with Essential Oils
- DIY Disinfecting Wipes with Essential Oils
- DIY Hand Sanitizer with Essential Oils
Real Food Recipes
Support your body through nutrient-dense real food, both before, during, and after an illness occurs. These great recipes are perfect for cold and flu season, but also help boost the immune system year round.
- Managing Stress Through Real Food
- Chicken and Nettle Soup
- The “Flu Shot” Soup
- Garlic and Onion Flu-Fighting Soup
- Creamy Coconut Green Chili Chicken Soup
- Thai Chicken Coconut Soup(a Delicious Obsessions readers’ favorite)
- The Health Benefits of Gelatin (and why you need to eat more of it!)
- Elderberry Gummies with Ginger and Turmeric
- Cold, Flu, and Sleep Gummies
- Herbal Jello With Therapeutic Levels of Herbs
- Elderberry Syrup Gummies
- Flu Season Gummies
- Homemade Vitamin C Gummies
- Wintertime Power Shots
- Immune-Boosting Jam
- Garlic and Onion Flu-Fighting Soup
- Elderberry Popsicles
- Four Thieves Vinegar
- Coconut Water Green Drink (great to combat dehydration)
Tips, Tricks, and Other Stuff
And, for everything else, we have a comprehensive list of just about every remedy, tip, and trick out there.
- How to be Prepared for a Viral Infection
- Home Remedies for Chest Congestion
- What to do When Your Kid(s) Get Sick
- Your 12-Step Program to Stay Healthy {Naturally} This Year
- 100+ DIY Remedies for Colds, Flu & Everything Else
- How to Cure a Sore Throat
- Treating a Sore Throat Naturally
- 9 Things to Stock in Your Natural Medicine Cabinet
- Hydrogen Peroxide + Ears = Bye to Colds
- Natural Ear Infection Remedies
- Garlic Oil for Ear Aches and Infections
- Paleo Cold and Flu Remedies
- 10 Natural Home Remedies for Colds
- Natural Remedy for the Common Cold
- 25 All Natural Remedies for Colds and Immunity
- 9 Natural Home Remedies for the Flu
- Holistic Solutions for Cold & Flu Season
- Natural Remedies to Make You Feel Better Faster
- How to Prevent Colds and Flu Naturally
- Natural Cold and Flu Remedies
- More Natural Cold and Flu Remedies
- How to Combat the Cold & Flu Season Naturally
- The Ultimate Strep Throat Remedy (If You’re Brave Enough)
- 8 Flu Remedies for Kids
- Homemade Saline Nasal Spray
- Recover from a Cold – Naturally
- Ayurvedic and Yoga remedies to stop a Common Cold
- Qigong for Clearing the Lungs, Throat and Sinuses
- Sinusitis Survival the Yoga way
- Autumn Qigong – Lungs
- Comfort Measures for Cold and Flu Season
- Natural Healing Cabinet
- Natural Remedies Straight From The Garden
Cold + Flu Season — Are You Ready?
If you want even more Cold and Flu Remedies, check out my friend Carol’s eBook. You can read my review here. You can learn more and download your copy here (affiliate link).
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