The Natural Flu Prescriptions
Testing for a Cause:
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·       Immune system imbalance or disease: blood test
·       Hormonal imbalances: saliva, urine or blood test
·       Permeable intestine: urine test
·       Detox Needed: urine detox profile
·       Vitamin and mineral deficiencies (especially vitamin C, B12, iron, and CoQ10): blood test
·       Digestive function and microbe, parasite, and Candida problems: stool analysis
·       Anemia: blood test for CBC, iron, ferritin, and % saturation
·       Food or environmental allergies/sensitivities: blood, electrodermal test
·       Blood sugar balance: blood test
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The Natural Prescriptions:
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Lomatium Dissectum: this has strong antiviral effects and has traditionally been used by herbalists to treat the flu. Take 500 mg in capsule form or 2 to 4 ml of tincture 4 times a day.
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Lowest Price: $5.94 at VitaminBuddy.com
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Elderberry: this inhibits influenza viral replication and reduces coughing. Adults should take 1 tablespoon 4 times a day and children should take 1 tablespoon 2 times a day.
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Echinacea and Goldenseal: these 2 boost immune function, and Echinacea has antiviral properties. If you don’t have any mucus production then only use Echinacea. Take a combination of 500 mg in capsule form or 2 to 4 ml of tincture 4 times a day.
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Lowest Price: $3.12 (tincture form) at luckyvitamin.com
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Oregano Oil: this oil has powerful antiviral effects. Take 500 mg of the capsule form 4 times a day or follow the instructions on the label.
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Lowest Price: $4.11 at HealthSuperstore.com
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Vitamin C: it supports immune system function through increased white blood cell activity. Take 1,000 to 2,000 mg 3 to 4 times a day and reduce dosage if diarrhea occurs.
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Lowest Price: $3.69 at americarx.com
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Ginger: this helps with a sore throat and chills. Take 500 mg of the capsule form or drink the fresh tea 4 times a day.
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Lowest Price: $2.31 at vitapal.com
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Homeopathic formulas are another option.
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These natural prescriptions have been tested and are effective on their own, but sometimes they are even more powerful when combined into formulas. You can check out the natural formulas by clicking on the links below.
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Natural Formulas:
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AyurCold seems to be most effective
BaniFlu is a lower price








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