We can do our best to avoid getting sick, but sometimes you can't avoid it. Here is a round-up of all our favorite natural remedies for the cold and flu season.
Respiratory
Therapeutics Upper Respiratory Support by V Clear EP 7630
This is a powerful homeopathic remedy. If taken at the first sign of a cold, it might even help you from getting sick. It may be helpful for colds that affect your chest and respiratory system. $18 for 4oz, get it here.
Oil Of Oregano by Garden of Life
This is our OG favorite to avoid getting sick or help overcome an illness. Granted, it's tough to get down, but on the upside, it works well.
Oregano oil is antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-fungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and may aid in respiratory function.
Note: Oil of Oregano can act similarly to antibiotics, so you do not want to have this every day; you want to give your gut breaks so it doesn't kill good bacteria in your gut. Just use it when needed.
$12 for 1oz 200 servings, get it here.
Herb Pharm Lung Expectorant
May work for bronchial, clearing lungs and loosening phlegm. I'm not going to lie; it tastes a little rough, but you can add it to a smoothie or take it with juice to make it more palatable.
$14 for 1 oz, get it here.
Herb Pharm Umckaloba
It works well for colds that affect your sinus and nasal passages. It provides respiratory support.
$15 for 1 oz, get it here.
The Guardian Microbiome Immune Support Tea by Organic Olivia
It is designed to support the lungs and gut.
It contains ginger, orange peel, rosemary, cinnamon, and cloves.
$26, get it here.
Optimized Quercetin by Life Extension
It also contains camu camu, which is high in Vitamin C. It may be suitable for reducing nose and respiratory system inflammation.
$15 for 60 doses, get it here.
Cough
Opt for local buckwheat honey if you can; it has the highest antioxidants, some say more than manuka honey. It is also said to have more protein and minerals than manuka; people even use it on wounds.
Bloom Buckwheat Honey $15, get it here.
Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Tea
Always good! Get it here.
Also, the lozenges work well, too; get it here.
Bonus: they are USDA Organic & B corp.
Organic Olivia Chest Comfort Syrup
It contains Osha Root, Thyme, Wild Cherry Bark, and Slippery Elm to help clear respiratory health.
$28 for 47 servings, get it here.
Soothe Your Throat Spray by Organic Olivia
This spray helps hydrate and soothe sore throats.
It contains Aloe, Echinacea, Licorice, Ginger, Honey, and Osha root.
$25, get it here.
Fever Support
Earthy Feel Better Faster, the whole family can take this, made with Echinacea Root, Fennel, Astragalus Root, Elder Flower, $24, https://amzn.to/46NvcYE
Leafy Prana, contains Turmeric Curcumin with Ginger and Black Pepper, which helps reduce pain and inflammation; $ 33, get it here.
Boiron Aconitum Napellus, homeopathic Fever, $7, get it here.
Genexa Acetaminophen Extra Strength, great alt to Tylenol $11, get it here.
Nasal Support
NutriBiotic Nasal Spray with Grapefruit Seed Extract & Sodium Chloride
$12, get it here.
Xlear Nasal Spray
This also helps stop bacteria from forming in your nasal passages and may help alleviate sinus pressure.
$12, get it here.
Ceramic Nasal Cleansing Pot by Ancient Secrets
Simple nasal pot.
$12, get it here.
Ice Roller
This works great if you have to relieve sinus pressure and headaches when sick.
$8, get it here.
Homeopathic Cold & Flu Remedies
Homeopathic remedies have a long history of use worldwide and are a great choice; they usually have very little, if any, side effects. Homeopathic medicines have micro-doses of mineral, botanical, and biological substances. They can be effective at treating cold and flu symptoms.
They are best taken at the first sign of illness for the best chance of recovery. They are also even more effective with other immune-boosting supplements, such as Vitamin C.
Flu
Oscillococcinum by Borian
This can be taken at the first sign of the flu to help ward it off or help lessen the effect. It enables the body sweat out the illness. In France, it's the go-to flu remedy.
$30 for 30, you can get it here.
Ollois Cold and Flu Kit, contains Aconitum Napellus - fever & cough, Drosera - harsh, cough, Phosphorus - cough, and dizziness, Phytolacca Decandra- sore throat & pain swallowing, Spongia Tosta - for breathing and cough, $37.45, get it here.
Boiron Influenzinum 12C - For first signs of the flu, $8.50, get it here.
Borion Aconitum Napellus - Used sudden fever & cough. $7, get it here.
Boiron Belladonna - Sore throat with Nasal Symptoms, etc - 30C 2-3 times a day, $9, get it here.
Boiron Natrum Muriaticum - cold that begins with a sneeze - 3-4 times a day gap 3 hours, $7, get it here.
Boiron Hepar Sulphuris - Stuffy nose and cough, $7, get it here.
Boiron Arsenicum Album - cold with thin, watery nasal discharge, tummy issues, PMS even, $7, get it here.
Other support
Immune support is good to keep in the rotation when you are sick. Check out our round-up here.
Electrolytes
Vita Coconut Water
Electrolytes on the go!
$17 for 12, get it here.
Hydrate Electrolyte Powder by Goodonya
Contains Lemon juice, Coconut water, Himalayan Salt & Minerals.
$29 for 20 servings, get it here.
