Introduction
It is an infectious process causing inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. It is believed that over 150 different viral agents contribute to this condition, which is exacerbated by high levels of stress, and stretches to all walks of life.

Before you start
The gut’s ability to absorb nutrients, whether it is from food or from the food state supplements, will be significantly improved if the body has first been cleansed of harmful toxins, and the intestinal tract replenished with healthy flora.

It is of particular benefit in today’s environment with our increased exposure to harmful toxins from so many sources. It is our recommendation to pre-empt any dietary/nutritional program with a cleanse, and to repeat it twice per year.

To this extent we recommend that before you start on your required formula you undertake our Detox Formula which involves 3 products that provide a very effective cleanse program that will enhance your health and wellbeing.

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Common Cold Supplements - food state only

The following supplements are known to be helpful:

	COMMON COLD Formula - SAVE 10% when you buy the complete set of formulas. This includes 1 of each product listed below. You save a total of £5.70 VAT Free Price: £51.29
	Zinc & Copper The mineral zinc is known to reduce the experience of the common cold, and adequate zinc levels have been shown to almost halve the recovery period. Copper is of benefit to the respiratory system, and is known to act as an anti-inflammatory. VAT Free Price: £9.50
	Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids helps to ease the bronchial constriction that occurs during asthma and helps promote antioxidative defence. VAT Free Price: £10.50
	Antioxidant Complex with Coenzyme Q10 Asthmatic sufferers are often found to be low in important antioxidants increasing oxidative stress. The antioxidant formula can boost the body defence and help reduce oxidative processes. Coenzyme Q10 increases oxygen supply and acts to promote antioxidative defence. VAT Free Price: £17.99
	The Food State Multivitamin and Mineral Complex forms a sound nutritional base to improve good health as this formula contains nutrients that are not always available within the normal dietary intake. VAT Free Price: £10.50
	Bromelain is extracted from the stem of the pineapple plant and is a proteolytic enzyme which can be used in the breakdown of protein to amino acids. Bromelain may help to reduce inflammation and may inhibit the ability of detrimental bacteria (such as Candida Albicans) to adhere to the lining of the small intestine. It may also be helpful in reducing the harmful substances that contribute to cardiovascular diseases by breaking down fibrins in the blood, preventing the build up of fibrinogen, a web-like collection of fibrins that are known to inhibit arterial blood flow. VAT Free Price: £8.50

Table of Beneficial Nutritional Supplements

This information is offered as an introduction to supplements, herbs, foods and substances that are known to help with the common cold. This information is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and it is suggested that sound advice is taken by an appropriately qualified practitioner.

 

	Formula	Daily Intake	Initial Period	Ongoing Intake	Ongoing
Vitamins	Multivitamin-Mineral	1 twice daily	2 weeks	1 daily	1 daily
	Anti-Oxidant with Co-Q10	1 twice daily	2 weeks	1 daily	1 daily
	Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids	1 twice daily	4 weeks	1-2 daily	1 daily
Minerals	Zinc & Copper	1 twice daily	7 days	1-2 daily for 2 months	1 daily
Additional	Bromelain	1 am & pm daily away from food	10 days	1 mid-morning away from food

 
Dietary Recommendations

Positive Foods

Cereal grains
Vegetables onions, garlic, broccoli, kale, fennel
Fruits freshly squeezed & diluted lemon juice, apples, grapes (including pips),
Legumes
Teas, Herbs & Spices camomile tea, ginger, feverfew, chillis
Nuts & Seeds
Fungi
Fish
Meats organic chicken soup
Dairy
Additional Foods Echinacea

Negative Foods

Refined carbohydrates, hydrogenated fats, battery chicken & hens’ eggs, white sugar (sucrose), excess garlic, artificial sweeteners, sulphates (preservative), tartrazine
Dairy products, red meats
Oranges & grapefruit
Alcohol, tobacco

Additional Comment
It is important that attention is paid to the balance between acid-forming and alkali-forming foods. The optimum balance is around 60% alkali-forming to acid-forming. See Acid Forming and Alkali Forming guidelines.

A diet based on organic wholefoods, vegetables, fruits and grains

Some nutritional practitioners associate candida albicans with the common cold, and the suggestion would be to consider a good Probiotic. A reduction in animal protein is also sensible for 2 – 3 weeks.

Additional Help & Support
Homeopathy