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If you are laid low with an infection, supplements and herbal remedies can help to beat the bugs and re-build strength of the immune system.

Astragalus
Stops viruses establishing themselves in the respiratory tract. Take at the onset of a cold or flu, and when you keep getting one cold after another.

Camomile tea
Encourages a good nights rest, which is crucial for a robust immune system to fight back against infections.

Cranberry
800mg of cranberry extract a day can be substituted for the juice to help treat urinary tract infections.

Echinacea
A natural anti-biotic agent and stimulates virus fighting interferon. Take for three weeks at the onset of infection.

Garlic
Look for standardised extract tablets, such as Kwai Garlic, to treat coughs and colds.

Ginger
Make a ginger tea infusion to relieve aches caused by colds and flu.

Gingseng
Stimulates killer ‘T’ cells that destroy bacteria and viruses. Take daily if exposed to people with coughs and colds,

Liquorice
Relieves symptoms of sore throat by thinning the mucus and reducing inflammation. Take 200mg liquorice capsules three times a day.

St John’s Wort
Repeated infections can reduce serotonin levels in the brain, which lowers mood and in turn makes us more susceptible to infections. Take 300mg daily of standardised extract, such as Kira St John’s Wort.

Valerian
Promotes sleep by raising the brain chemical GABA.

White willow bark
Can relieve headaches, muscle aches and pains and fever caused by infections through its aspirin like salicin. Try 60-120mg a day.

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