It may be able to
reduce the symptoms of the common cold, such as coughing, aid in digestion, and reduce intestinal gas.
To boost your immunity and
reduce the symptoms of the common cold, stir in 1 tbs.
Frequent hugging has been linked with
reduced symptoms of the common cold, a drop in blood pressure and fewer anxiety disorders.
This herb helps prevent and
reduce symptoms of the common cold.
It may be able to
reduce the symptoms of the common cold, such as coughing, aid in digestion, and reduce intestinal gas.
Not exact matches
The most
common benefits
of echinacea nowadays are for helping to
reduce symptoms as well as the duration
of the
common cold and flu.
The theory that zinc could be effective for the
common cold originated from research performed in 1984, which revealed that zinc lozenges can
reduce the length
of time
symptoms lasted.
Vitamin C boosts the immune system and fights the inflammatory assault by free radicals, helping to prevent
common cold symptoms and
reducing the severity
of health conditions such as asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
More recently, a Cochrane review concluded that «zinc (lozenges or syrup) is beneficial in
reducing the duration and severity
of the
common cold in healthy people, when taken within 24 hours
of onset
of symptoms» [70].
The study concluded that «perceived physical fitness and frequency
of aerobic exercise are important correlates
of reduced days with [an upper respiratory track illness] and severity
of symptoms during the winter and fall
common cold seasons.»
Some studies suggest that zinc lozenges or syrup (but not zinc dietary supplements in pill form) help speed recovery from the
common cold and
reduce its
symptoms if taken within 24 hours
of coming down with a
cold.