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Natural Defenses
A SUSTAINABLE
THANKSGIVING
Against Cold and Flu
Why not choose
T
he same herbs and nutrients that keep
winter colds and fl u at bay also can
a sustainable
bring relief at the same time they work turkey for
to restore our defenses.
this year’s
Echinacea has been used by
Native Americans for centuries; it
celebration?
increases levels of the natural com- Amish turkeys, for
pound, properdin, which activates
example, are raised free-
the immune system against viruses
and bacteria. Garlic and onion, too,
range, sustainably and are
have antibacterial properties and help antibiotic and hormone
fi ght infection.
free. To fi nd a local market
Fresh boiled ginger root, ingested as tea,
helps relive pain, acts as an antiseptic and helps
where you
soothe a sore throat, especially when combined with honey. Ginger is also a mild can purchase
sedative, encouraging restorative rest. Zinc and Vitamin C can help nip a cold in
a sustainable
the bud and even shorten its duration. Homeopathic remedies for loose cough
include Antimonium tartaricum 6c, and Belladonna 6c, which helps bring down
turkey, search
fever and ease infl ammation. ‘turkey’ at
SustainableTable.org or see
Sources:
OrganicNutrition.co.uk, “Homeopathic Medicines” by Dr. Stephen Cum-
mings;
AltMedicine.about.com, subject articles by Dana Ullman, master of public
the ad on page 18.
health.
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