It is an infectious process causing inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. It is believed that over 150 different viral agents contribute to this condition, which is exacerbated by high levels of stress, and stretches to all walks of life.
Table of Beneficial Nutritional Supplements
This information is offered as an introduction to supplements, herbs, foods and substances that are known to help with the common cold. This information is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and it is suggested that sound advice is taken by an appropriately qualified practitioner.
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Formula |
Daily Intake |
Initial Period |
Ongoing Intake |
Ongoing |
Vitamins |
Multivitamin-Mineral |
1 twice daily |
2 weeks |
1 daily |
1 daily |
|
Anti-Oxidant with Co-Q10 |
1 twice daily |
2 weeks |
1 daily |
1 daily |
|
Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids |
1 twice daily |
4 weeks |
1-2 daily |
1 daily |
Minerals |
Zinc & Copper |
1 twice daily |
7 days |
1-2 daily for 2 months |
1 daily |
Additional |
Bromelain |
1 am & pm daily away from food |
10 days |
1 mid-morning away from food |
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Dietary Recommendations
Positive FoodsCereal grains
Vegetables onions, garlic, broccoli, kale, fennel
Fruits freshly squeezed & diluted lemon juice, apples, grapes (including pips),
Legumes
Teas, Herbs & Spices camomile tea, ginger, feverfew, chillis
Nuts & SeedsFungi
FishMeats organic chicken soup
Dairy
Additional Foods Echinacea
Negative FoodsRefined carbohydrates, hydrogenated fats, battery chicken & hens’ eggs, white sugar (sucrose), excess garlic, artificial sweeteners, sulphates (preservative), tartrazine.
Dairy products, red meats.
Oranges & grapefruit.
Alcohol, tobacco.
Additional CommentIt is important that attention is paid to the balance between acid-
forming and alkali-
forming foods. The optimum balance is around 60% alkali-
forming to acid-
forming. See
Acid Forming and
Alkali Forming guidelines.
A diet based on organic wholefoods, vegetables, fruits and grains.
Some nutritional practitioners associate candida albicans with the common cold, and the suggestion would be to consider a good Probiotic. A reduction in animal protein is also sensible for 2 – 3 weeks.
Additional Help & SupportHomeopathy