.....The cold season is quickly approaching. Perhaps this year, you will avoid those nasty "bugs" that cause fevers, coughs and runny noses. But if not, what will you need? Cough syrups? Herbal products? Decongestants? Expectorants? Sometimes what you need most is a bit of knowledge. This month, I will provide you with some information about colds, flus, the differences between them, and some natural treatment options.
.....Why do we always seem to get more colds in the winter months? No one is really sure why, but there are a couple of theories. The first is that because of the cold weather, we are spending a lot more time indoors. This close and extended contact with other people might be one reason why we catch more colds. This is similar to the reason why we often catch colds when traveling in airplanes. Another possibility is that we are heating our homes, which tends to cause dry skin and dry nostrils. A moist nasal passage is the bodies first line of defense against colds and flus.
.....What is the difference between a cold and a flu? Viruses cause both conditions. The common cold can occur year round and the symptoms are relatively mild. The flu, or influenza, usually occurs in the winter and its symptoms develop