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Take half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day. It significantly reduces blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Pelargonium and Kaloba herbal medicines are effective against flu. Unlike antibiotics, both are anti-viral and antibacterial.

Taking niacin (B3), a B vitamin, is one of the best ways to raise good HDL cholesterol and bring down the bad LDL variety. Dr Dixon OBE, is chairman, NHS Alliance and chair of the College of Medicine, UK