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Cold & Flu - Holistic, Gluten-Free, Low-Tox Support
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These are the tried-and-true remedies I reach for whenever a cold or flu starts to hit. Over the years, I’ve found that simple, natural, and low-tox approaches make the biggest difference for recovery and comfort without triggering bad reactions or n...
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Home Remedies for Cold & Flu
 
Vitamins & Immune Support Supplements
 
Other Cold & Flu Supplies
 
Sick Snacks (Gluten-Free)

Home Remedies for Cold & Flu

Home remedies for symptom management and immune support for colds and flus.

 
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Homeopathic medicine for flu symptoms.
Boiron Oscillococcinum Homeopathic Medicine for Flu-like Symptoms, 12 Count
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Homeopathic nose swabs for colds.
Zicam Cold Remedy Cold Shortening Medicated Nasal Swabs Zinc-Free, 20 Count
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Homeopathic tablets for colds.
Boiron ColdCalm Tablets, Homeopathic Medicine for Cold Relief, Sneezing, Runny Nose, Nasal Congestion, Minor Sore Throat, 2 x 60 Tablets Twin Pack
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The BIG box of oscillococcinum.
Boiron Oscillococcinum Homeopathic Medicine for Flu-like Symptoms, 30 Count
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Less sugar, more goodness. Cough lollipops.
Beekeeper's Naturals Kids Propolis Immune Support Lollipops, Green Apple, Formulated Immune Support, Vitamin D & Honey, Under 2g Sugar, 10 Count
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Homeopathic for flu body aches.
Boiron Arnica Montana 30C Relieve Muscle Pain-Stiffness-Swelling from Injuries-Bruises -- 80 Pellets
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My go-to herbal lung expectorant.
Herb Pharm Lung Expectorant -- 1 fl oz
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Another herbal lung expectorant option.
Herb Pharm Mullein Blend Respriatory System -- 1 fl oz
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Lung expectorant for when I don't have herbal expectorant on hand.
Equate Mucus Relief DM, 12 Hour Tablets, 40 Count
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Eucalylptus oil in my baths and showers… smells like Vick's.
NOW Essential Oils Eucalyptus Radiata Oil -- 1 fl oz
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I mix raw honey and raw garlic and eat a big spoon full to help with congestion. It's also supposed to be anti-viral.
Really Raw Honey Raw Honey -- 8 oz
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Nose spray to help prevent colds/flus, reduce length of illness, and reduce chances of spreading it.
Xlear All Natural Saline Nasal Spray -- 1.5 fl oz
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I put FOOD GRADE hydrogen peroxide in a nebluzer with distilled water for respiratory illnesses.
Essential Oxygen 3% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide -- 16 fl oz
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The nebulizer I use. PARI Pro Neb Max.
PARI PRONEB Max Aerosol Delivery System with LC Sprint
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Vitamins & Immune Support Supplements

The vitamins I double up on when I'm sick, in absorbable forms.

 
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30mg of zinc in a highly absorbable form.
NOW Zinc Glycinate -- 120 Softgels
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Liposomal vitamin C for max absorption.
NOW Liposomal Vitamin C -- 120 Veg Capsules
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LIQUID vitamin D AND K, because they need to be taken together!
NOW Liquid Vitamin D-3 & MK-7 -- 1 fl oz
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One of the most stomach-friendly and most absorbable forms of magnesium.
NOW Magnesium Glycinate With BioPerine -- 60 Veg Capsules
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Magnesium flakes are more absorbed than epsom salt.
Life-Flo Pure Magnesium Flakes -- 2.75 lbs
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Trace mineral drops for better hydration
Trace ConcenTrace Trace Mineral Drops -- 2 fl oz
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Other Cold & Flu Supplies

The basics everyone should have in their home!

 
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I like that this thermometer is soft and has color coded temperatures.
Vicks Comfort Flex Fever In-Sight Oral Digital Thermometer, All Ages, V966US
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Don't forget tissues.
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 6 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply
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Sick Snacks (Gluten-Free)

Bland snacks that are easier to eat when you're sick - gluten-free.

 
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The butteriest GF crackers… this are lowkey addictive.
Schar Gluten Free Entertainment Crackers with Sea Salt, 6.2 oz
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GF table crackers! When you truly can't eat anything else!
Schar Gluten Free Table Crackers, 7.4 Ounce - 1.2oz packs per case
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Crunchy GF crackers when you need a sensory snack.
Blue Diamond Almonds Nut-Thins, Hint of Sea Salt, Snack Crackers, Gluten-Free, 4.25oz
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Apple sauce pouches for your side table!
GoGo squeeZ Applesauce and Fruit Puree, Apple Apple Snack Pouches, 3.2 oz, 12 Pack
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