BY CLAIR WHITTY
Are you struggling with a chesty cough? I know that many of you are and most of you have been telling me how difficult it is to shift. Taking a cough bottle on its own has not worked for some of you. The cough is stubborn and it is exhausting. It can be accompanied by a high temperature and a sore throat. Most people that I have spoken to have used a variety of supplements to help deal with it. Here are some ideas of what you could try.
Echinacea is one of nature’s antiviral remedies. I would definitely suggest taking this herb to help support your immune system and to help reduce the risk of viral infection. The most researched brand is A.Vogel Echinaforce. You take it 3 times a day in water. It is also useful for a sore throat, gargle with it three times per day.
Ivy is traditionally used in natural cough remedies. Much of the research around Ivy is related to its usefulness in the treatment of upper respiratory problems. It can help reduce inflammation and may help widen the bronchi which means that there is increased airflow. Thyme another plant from nature is also traditionally used as a natural cough remedy. Ivy and thyme work well together to help reduce inflammation and excess mucous. Both are found in A.Vogel Bronchoforce one of our most popular remedies, or Ivy Thyme Complex as it was formerly known.
Mullein is another fantastic herb, it has been used for centuries for coughs and congestion. It is one of the key ingredients in another popular remedy Irish Botanica Botanical Syrup.
Garlic is a great food to help reduce mucous congestion, runny nose, and is a natural antibiotic. Helpful herbal teas include Salus Thyme, Niks Tea Mullein, or Salus Sage to help with a sore throat. Another option is to brew Carrageen Moss with lemon and ginger and drink two to three cups per day.
There is no concrete answer as to which cough remedy will work best for you. What I can say is that you may need a combination of supplements to help clear this cough. Give us a call if you have any questions and we can have a chat to help you figure it out.
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