As you know, this has been by far one of the worst cold and flu seasons ever! Even if you had the flu shot that does not keep you immune from coming down with this vicious illness. Although, doctors suggested different ways to arm yourself in the battle against the flu, here is a portion of an old article published by The Tea Farm that gives some valuable tips on alternative solutions to medicine.
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How to fight colds and flu: What works and what doesn’t
December 3, 2010
Try It: Green tea Polyphenols, potent plant antioxidants, are what’s believed
to give green tea its immune-boosting effects. One laboratory study suggested
that a particular type of polyphenols called catechins may kill influenza
viruses. To maximize benefits and minimize bitterness, use just-below-boiling
water and steep green tea no more than a minute or two. A little lemon and
honey can also help blunt the bitterness. But don’t add milk, because the
proteins will bind to the polyphenols, making them ineffective.
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