I am shamefully aware of how neglectful of my blog I’ve been these past couple of months, what with my family’s trips to New York and Idaho. Then, on top of that, I had to get sick. Wonderful.
Praise God, I wasn’t *that* kind of sick. No, just an ugly sore throat and cold.
Sometimes it can be difficult treating colds and such when you are on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. If I catch it in time, I use various natural remedies with all legal ingredients.
However, this time, my cold/sore throat came upon me so suddenly and so powerfully that I had to seek stronger types of antibiotics. (EDIT: I meant to say medicines :-/)
Having been on the diet for almost four years, I didn’t have as many qualms about Zicam’s cold remedy spray. It’s got sugar, but since I am only using it for a couple of days, I am hardly concerned. However, for those in the beginning stages of the SCD, I would suggest you avoid all medicines that are not legal.
I admit that I don’t have nearly enough knowledge about what to use and what not to use on the SCD against the common cold. What do you do?
Olive Leaf extract is a wonderful infection fighter and is widely available. I don’t know if it is legal for you but we love not having to use antibiotics every time.
Antibiotics should never be used to treat colds:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000678.htm
OOPS! I meant to say medicines, not antibiotics. :-/
I hate being sick. Vitamin D works wonders. Boosts the immune system. Helps to fight off colds and infections. Haven’t been sick once since I started taking it daily. Here’s a link to a great article – http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20090223/low-vitamin-d-levels-linked-to-colds
I use my netti pot! It really helps with colds or any nasal congestiion…or cough.