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Benefits Of Echinacea

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Echinacea is a must have natural remedy to keep close at all times. It’s virtually a ‘cure all’ type remedy that was used by Native Americans for over 400 years to treat all sorts of nasty diseases, some we thankfully don’t see too much of today. I also hold it in high esteem because it’s helped keep my family off antibiotics for the past 20 years, so it’s a natural remedy I often recommend!

Today Echinacea is more commonly used to treat common cold and flu symptoms along with anything that may directly affect your immunity, or any healing process, including the treatment of infections and wounds. The reason Echinacea is so effective is because of it’s ability to stimulate the immune system, it helps stimulate fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are cells that are involved in repair. Enchinacea also activates the process of bacterial scavenging by special white blood cells, this is called phagocytosis.

What this means is that it helps the body attack viruses and bacteria that may lead to infection and illness.

Echinacea Is Great For The Winter Blues

When winter comes along, Echinacea is definitely a remedy you want on hand at all times. Many people rush off to the doctor for antibiotics at these times but the thing many people don’t realise is that antibiotics don’t work on viruses. So why overload your body with toxic chemicals when you can use Echinacea to effectively boost your immune system and act as a natural antibiotic. Some research has even shown that Echinacea can reduce your chances of getting common colds by 58% and it reduces the time of the cold too.

That’s good enough reason to take it don’t you think?

Echinacea has been my number one go to remedy, along with vitamin C and astragalus for treating all colds and flus with my family and kids for years.

The benefits of echinacea are many. It's one of the best natural remedies to keep on hand.Conditions Echinacea Can Help

  • Colds and flus
    Sinusitis
    Tonsillitis
    Sore throats
    Hay fever
    Slow healing wounds
    Any kind of infection or illness that attacks the immune system
    Ear infections
    Urinary tract infections
    Candida
    Cold sores
    Acne
    Swollen lymph glands
    Psoriasis
    Wounds
    Shingles
    Boils
    Ulcers

Echinacea As A Remedy

Echinacea can be taken as a liquid and often comes in a combo with goldenseal, it is also used as an ointment, taken to sooth the throat with lozenges, and you can even drink it as a tea. The best time to take it is if you feel the symptoms of any infection or illness coming on. Take it aggressively for a few days and combine it with vitamin C for added effectiveness.

The one thing you need to know about Echinacea is that if you take it too long, it can become ineffective. Only use it when you have to or as a preventative remedy. Tests have shown that taking Echinacea for more than 8 weeks will dull its effectiveness. So try to take it for no more than a few weeks at a time. If you still have symptoms, stop for a week and then take again for few more weeks etc.

My kids have all been raised on this stuff and none of them have had antibiotics. So if you want a powerful immune booster, opt for Echinacea every time 🙂

Jedha

Nutrition & Health Coach

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Jedha-D-circle-smallHi I'm Jedha, resident nutritionist (MNutr.BSSc.). My motto is: “YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH” because there is nothing in this world that makes us more wealthy than having good health. I truly believe that good food is the key to a happy, healthy life and I'm on a mission to inspire you to get back inside your kitchen, eat real food, and as a result, improve your health dramatically. Trust me, there is great power in the food we eat! So here you'll find easy and practical info to help you eat well, and feel your best everyday. I look forward to getting to know you :)

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