Maybe it is a hot bowl of chicken soup or a dose of Echinacea. Chances are you or someone you know has a natural cold remedy they live by. This inforgraphic produced by Healthline maps the popularity of many well known remedies, their effectiveness and side effects.
Matthew Fortner has been at The News & Observer since 2002. He has a passion for gadgets, cutting-edge technology and all things geek.
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Natural Remedies For Cold and Flu Symptoms
Mon, 02/18/2013 - 02:27 — jamesmoore7122I don't think there are any side effects in any of the natural remedies. However not sure if used in excess or any mismatch would cause one. I prefer turmeric, dandelions and medicinal mushroom as natural remedies for preventing cold and flu. These remedies even help to boost the immune system. Here are some more information on the health benefits of using these natural remedies for healthy life.
http://www.rosebudmag.com/lifestyle/health-fitness/natural-remedies-for-cold-and-flu-symptoms
Colds
Wed, 02/13/2013 - 02:36 — LetsGoPittNot sure anything really prevents colds, I think there are too many factors involved: hygene, genetics, overall health, etc.
But I know one thing for sure: when I feel a cold coming on, if I start getting the sniffles or a scratchy throat, I pop the vitamin C's and start drinking the herbal teas. They definitely chase the cold away, espcially the Yogi Teas.
I suspect what works for one
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 06:58 — matthewfortner (author)I suspect what works for one may not work for all for all the variations you mention.