Arnica Gel/Cream – This is the go to remedy for any bumps, bruises and injuries. It’s a topical anti-inflammatory for swelling, sprains or joint pain. Don’t be without this remedy for ski vacations or where there will be icy conditions.
Echinacea Tincture – Echinacea is a well-known remedy for colds, flu and upper-respiratory infections. Its antibacterial and antiviral, increasing immune system function by boosting the white blood cells. As an added benefit it has a number of other uses such as for urinary tract infections as well as for skin infections, wounds, strings and bites. It’s great to start taking some Echinacea a few days before being on an airplane or being in a crowded space.
Elderberry Tincture – Elderberry has been proven to greatly reduce the effects of flu viruses. Start taking it at the first signs of symptoms.
Garlic – Garlic has more uses than just about any other remedy. It stimulates the immune system, improves circulation and helps expel phlegm in the respiratory tract. Garlic is also antimicrobial including being antiviral, antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal.
Ginger – Is only second best to Garlic for First Aid uses. It helps for colds and flu by being warming to the body, decongesting for lungs, soothing for sore throat, increasing circulation and most importantly being antibacterial and antiviral. Other uses for Ginger include aiding digestion, alleviating nausea, reducing inflammation in joints and helping with PMS.
