Healthier Alternatives Article 2

In today's society there are all sorts of over the counter medicines and prescription medicines that are just about as bad as they are good for you. We try to stray away from the synthetic and go back to the natural. Here's a few ideas to try instead of running down to the corner pharmacy when your suffering a cold.


A tea made from Betony leaves and tops, two cups and no more a day will help to alleviate sore throats coughs and diarrhea.

For fevers try an infusion of Horehound, a cup at a time. This will also help with the coughs, lung congestion and sore throats. You can also try a syrup three times a day.

Sage and Rose are good when used in syrups and infusions to help treat flu like symptoms and sore throats. The Vitamin C of rosehips makes Rose a good choice to fight the seasonal colds and allergies.