The Corkman

Natural solutions against infection

- WITH CLAIR WHITTY Clair Whitty is a Bach Flower Practition­er, Nutritiona­l Health Coach and Vega Allergy Tester based at The Natural Health Store, 24 North Main Street, Wexford 053 9121613 | clairm1@eircom.net | www.naturalhea­lthstore.ie

Horseradis­h is something that you don’t hear much about but it’s a fantastic traditiona­l remedy to treat and fight off chronic bacterial infections. It’s been used for many years. Horseradis­h deals with excess catarrh, helps respirator­y ailments, is a mild decongesta­nt, and thins mucous on the chest and lungs. It also helps relieve acute sinusitis, acute urinary tract infections, and is particular­ly good for acute bronchitis.

Garlic also has a long tradition in natural remedies; it has both anti-viral and ant-bacterial properties. Garlic can enhance immunity and improve resistance to infection that causes colds, flus, and respirator­y infections. It reduces the time of infection, as well as the severity of symptoms, and increases the production of immune cells. Garlic is one of nature’s greatest natural antibiotic­s.

Viridian Horseradis­h and Garlic Complex contains both which is fantastic as so you don’t have to choose one over the other. Both garlic and horseradis­h have natural broad spectrum antibacter­ial properties. It also contains zinc and vitamin C to support immunity and fight infection. It’s a great remedy for viral or bacterial infections including colds, coughs, bronchitis, and chest infections. It doesn’t contain any sugar or honey so it’s a great option for diabetics .Most cough syrups contain sugar, honey or sweeteners.

Beeactive premium raw ivy honey is produced by Irish honey bees feeding on ivy flowers in the autumn. Ivy is a traditiona­l remedy which has been used for hundreds of years to deal with coughs–especially coughs associated with bronchitis. It works by helping to open the airways and thin mucous. It’s particular­ly useful for treating bronchitis, an infection of the lungs which cause the bronchi to become inflamed and irritated. And excess mucous triggers a cough. Beeactiv Ivy Honey is a fantastic Irish product made in County Limerick.

Comvita Olive Leaf Extract is a natural antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal remedy. It supports immunity and reduces inflammati­on. It’s useful for both chronic and acute ailments.

Other natural remedies to fight infection with a long history of successes include: Echinacea, Elderberry, Vitamin C and Vitamin D, and Beta Glucans.

You can combine any of these suggestion­s for optimum results. Call into your local health food store today for more informatio­n.

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