REMEDIES
Singer-recommended. Consult with your doctor before trying any new treatments!
AIRBORNE
"Tired of getting sick while travelling? Take Airborne," advertises the box. A vitamin and herbal supplement to be taken at the first sign of a cold, or before entering potentially germ-infested environment (i.e. airplanes). It contains megadose of C, amino acids, electrolytes, antioxidants and 7 herbal extracts (lonicer, forsythia, Schizonepeta, Ginger, Chinese Vites Isatis Root and Echinacea. Available at Walgreen's, Trader Joe's, and health food stores.
COLD SNAP
Made by OHCO Oriental Herb Company. Another cold-preventative product.
PO Box 3141
Evergreen CO 80437
(303) 674-2466 or (800) 344-2466
ECHINACEA/GOLDENSEAL is an herbal compound that is supposed to boost your immune system. I take it before getting sick, whenever I expect to be in a sickness-inducing environment, or if I'm running ragged. The tincture is stronger than the pills, which have an aftertaste like dirt. Ask your doctor how to use these effectively; they are not to be taken on an ongoing basis. Widely available in drug, grocery, and health food stores.
HERBON
Herbal Echinacea cough drops from Canada--- some claim these are better than Ricola!
HOMEOVOX
A throat-soothing product also from our neighbors in the north. Call 1-800-363-9936 in Canada and 215-532-2035 in the U.S.
YIN CHAO
For when you feel the cold or sore throat coming on. Available at Chinese herbalists' and some health food stores.
ZHONG GAN LING
For the sniffles, also available from Chinese herbalists or health food stores.
ZICAM
Over-the-counter cold remedy, sold in drugstores.