Fighting the Common Cold
Like all illnesses, the common cold virus can only survive in a weakened environment. When your body does not get the nutrition that it needs to build a strong immune defense, it will become a target of many illnesses – progressing from colds and flus, to eventually more serious diseases, such as cancer, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, MS, etc.
During a cold, you weaken your body further if you ingest more toxins in the form of over-the-counter cold medications, antibiotics, and cooked or processed foods. The first day that you feel any symptoms, get into bed with a gallon of water next to you, and rest and drink all that water and eat nothing else. Avoid coffee, tea, sugar, processed foods, and meat, as these all aid the virus in reproduction by suppressing the immune system.
The way to avoid the common cold if you are in contact with people who have it is to immediately increase the amount of raw, plant-based foods that you eat, particularly organic dark, leafy greens. If your children are getting a lot of colds, this is a sign of toxicity and deficiency in their little bodies. Young human bodies are not designed to filter all the harsh chemicals we use to clean our homes and our bodies. In younger children, some symptoms of toxicity and deficiency are puffy eyes, congestion, cranky behavior, and excessive crying. You can see toxicity in teenagers in the form of acne, mood changes, difficulty waking up in the morning, and aggressive behavior.
To boost your immune system, increase the amount of plants that you eat raw. Eat more vegetables, especially greens, such as spinach, lettuces, collard, kale, and chard. Eat very sweet fruits such as bananas, oranges, and raisins in moderation.
If you put your greens into a smoothie with some fruit, you will not even know they are there.
Here is a great way to enjoy an immune-boosting smoothie with greens:
- Juice of 2 oranges
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 mango
- 1 avocado
- 1″ fresh ginger root
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1 large handful dark green leaves
Blend until very smooth.
