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COMMON COLD
Deficient wei qi w/invasion of exogenous pathogenic factors:
1) Wind-cold
2) Wind-heat
3) Summer-heat/ Dampness
Avoid:
Refined sugar and artificial sweeteners (esp. Aspartame)
GMOs (eg.high fructose corn syrup, modified corn starch, etc.)
Alcohol
Caffeine
Greasy fried foods (esp.fast food)
Processed foods with preservatives (boxed and canned foods; food dyes, natural and artificial flavors)
Concentrated juices
Dairy products
Exercise
Boosting the Immune System (wei qi)
Vitamins (eg.1000 mg vit. C, etc.)
Tibetan cordyceps
Turmeric (natural antibiotic)
Oregano oil (natural anti-biotic; 1-2 drops per cup of water)
Garlic (natural antibiotic; do not take with heat condition)
Remedies for draining dampness, phlegm, clearing heat, and detox:
Ginger lemon honey tea w/cayenne pepper
Hot soup (recommended: Vietnamese vegetarian pho- with plenty of chili pepper, lemon, and basil)
Yinqiao (non-sugar coated pill; patent formula)
Loquat syrup (for sore throat)