November 04, 2024

How to Prevent & Heal Cold & Flu Naturally (Foods, Supplements, & Herbs for Rapid Recovery)

36 minutes

Did you know that the average adult gets 3-4 colds per year, costing the U.S. economy a staggering $40 billion annually? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe reveals powerful natural alternatives to over-the-counter medications for strengthening your immune system and fighting off seasonal illnesses.

Discover game-changing insights including:

Why common OTC medications might be doing more harm than good (and what to use instead)

A simple temperature therapy technique that could cut your sick days by 29%

The Traditional Chinese Medicine secret to knowing exactly which herbs your body needs

The surprising connection between sauna use and 50% fewer common colds

Learn how to transform your medicine cabinet with nature's most potent immune-boosting herbs, essential oils, and healing foods. From adaptogenic mushrooms to time-tested TCM remedies, you'll discover a complete natural toolkit for staying healthy during cold and flu season.

Whether you're looking to boost your immunity naturally or seeking safer alternatives to conventional medications, this episode provides actionable solutions that blend ancient wisdom with modern science. Walk away with a practical blueprint for strengthening your body's natural defenses and recovering faster when illness strikes.

#immunity #flu #naturalhealth

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Links:

https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/facts-about-the-common-cold#:~:text=A%20cold%20may%20last%20for,colds%20per%20year%20than%20adults.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/common-cold

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5025014/#:~:text=79%25%20of%20participants%20in%20the,Netherlands%20National%20Trial%20Register%20NTR5183

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38082300/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29853961/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8618064/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6341159/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6100025/

https://www.cdc.gov/common-cold/treatment/index.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10220542/

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-023-17229-8

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November 04, 2024

How to Prevent & Heal Cold & Flu Naturally (Foods, Supplements, & Herbs for Rapid Recovery)

36 minutes

Discover game-changing insights including:

Why common OTC medications might be doing more harm than good (and what to use instead)

A simple temperature therapy technique that could cut your sick days by 29%

The Traditional Chinese Medicine secret to knowing exactly which herbs your body needs

The surprising connection between sauna use and 50% fewer common colds

#immunity #flu #naturalhealth

Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.

Follow Dr. Josh Axe

Instagram

Twitter

Facebook

TikTok

Website

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Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Every Wednesday, you'll get: Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical worldview

Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe

The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe

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Links:

https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/facts-about-the-common-cold#:~:text=A%20cold%20may%20last%20for,colds%20per%20year%20than%20adults.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/common-cold

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10278442/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0030666522000731?via%3Dihub

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33639077/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7926341/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4848651/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10220542/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10989710/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5025014/#:~:text=79%25%20of%20participants%20in%20the,Netherlands%20National%20Trial%20Register%20NTR5183

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10220542/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36001877/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38719213/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38082300/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29853961/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8618064/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6341159/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6100025/

https://www.cdc.gov/common-cold/treatment/index.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10220542/

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-023-17229-8

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