We have all been there, whether you are a parent or not you know what it`s like because it happens to all of us. It usually starts with a runny nose or a sore throat and then it gets worse. Either you start coughing, your sinuses become congested, you get strep throat or all of the above. I have written detailed instructions on how to treat and prevent winter sickness you can also down load my free e-book with audio on how to treat and prevent coughs specifically. The first thing that I always suggest is to humidify the air. This is best done by using a humidifier that slowly lets off moister into the air. Why Does this help? Our respiratory tract is covered with a mucus membrane which has a number of different jobs. One of the jobs of this mucus membrane is to prevent bacteria and viruses from getting into the blood stream and getting us sick. The mucus has inside of it white blood cells that help to kill unwanted invaders. The problem is that when the air is very dry this mucus thickens and doesn't flow as well. Also when there is a invader trying to get through the mucus becomes even more filled with white blood cells both returning from the field of battle stuffed with bad guys that they ate and those heading out for the front lines. If the mucus membrane is dry because of the dry air then it`s like closing a lane on the highway and causes a traffic jam. By using a humidifier to keep the air moist you help keep all the lanes open. This way the mucus is able to flow freely and our body is able to effectively retain balance. What Is The Best Humidifier To Buy? As an affiliate of amazon.com we bring only those products that have received four or five stares and when you click and buy through us you help to support the distribution of great information about natural medicine to the world.
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AuthorHi I am a licensed nutritionist, practitioner of western herbal medicine, reflexologist and aromatherapist. This blog is my way to share the benefits of natural medicine as well as instructions on how to use it properly with the world. ArchivesCategories |