Steven Wasserman, RN, DC    562.430.4949    www.adjustm.com

There are a number of supplements that can be beneficial for colds and influenza, but I believe they should be used only as an adjunct to other healthy dietary and lifestyle measures discussed in this article. 

Vitamin C: A very potent antioxidant; use a natural form such as acerola, which contains associated micronutrients.

Tea made from a combination of elderberry, yarrow, boneset, linden, peppermint and ginger: Drink it hot and often for combating a cold or flu. It causes you to sweat, which is helpful for eradicating a virus from your system.

Oregano Oil: The higher the carvacrol concentration, the more effective it is. Carvacrol is the most active antimicrobial agent in oregano oil.

Medicinal mushrooms, such as shiitake, reishi, and turkey tail

Chicken soup, tea with honey

Beet juice, 

vitamin D,

garlic, 

zinc,

vegetable juice, apple cider vinegar 

coconut oil

Blend: 1 organic garlic cloves crushed 2 tbsps Manuka Honey 1/2 tsp organic turmeric 2 tbsps grated organic ginger 1/2 tsp organic cayenne pepper ½  tsp organic cinnamon  1/2 cup organic lemon juice.  How to take it: Drink 1 cup 3 to 4 times daily to fight off flu and cold or when feeling under the weather. Take until symptoms are gone.