Finally...the Common Cold Cure: Natural Remedies for Colds and Flu [Paperback]

Ray Sahelian (Author), Victoria Dolby Toews (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1998

Yes, there is a cure for the common cold. In this invaluable book, two natural health experts explain how a regimen of vitamin C, zinc, echinacea, and other supplements can stop most colds and flu before they even start -- and how other natural remedies can effectively relieve symptoms.

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From Library Journal

Sahelian, the author of numerous titles on nutrients, herbs, and hormones, and Toews (The Green Tea Book) outline ways to boost the immune system in order to prevent cold and flu viruses from landing in the respiratory tract. They discuss the use of vitamin C, zinc, and echinacea in great detail and a number of other possible herbal treatments to a lesser degree, and they also explain what to do if a virus does get through. An extensive list of references shows evidence of research being done in the field and gives the reader sources of additional information. Sahelian and Toews propose a reasonable approach to prevention and treatment, making this an excellent complement to Charles B. Inlander and Cynthia K. Moran's 77 Ways To Beat Colds and Flu (Walker, 1994). Recommended for consumer health and patient education collections.AMary J. Jarvis, Pampa, TX
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 167 pages
• Publisher: Avery (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895298821
• ISBN-13: 978-0895298829
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,355,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What A Help For Fighting And Eliminating The Common Cold!, July 3, 2000

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Valerie Kramer (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Finally...the Common Cold Cure: Natural Remedies for Colds and Flu (Paperback)

In this book, Dr.Sahelian and Ms.Toews advocate the use of Vitamin C, Echinacia, and Zinc Losenges as well as other vitamin supplements and herbal supplements to boost an individual's immune system to fight off the common cold or flu. If a simple course of the first three referenced items are used at the first symptoms of a cold, and are used several times a day, and for a couple of days thereafter, a common cold can be eradicated most quickly! I've tried Dr.Sahelian's formula and it works! If the cold cure formula is used in the later stages of a cold or flu, symptoms can be dramatically reduced!

This book is written in a very easy to read and use format. Much scientific evidence is provided to back up Dr.Sahelian's and Ms.Toews' claims. In addition, the authors provide a review of herbs used to boost the human immune system and other helpful advice on boosting one's immune system to fight off colds!

A must read for anyone with children who always bring home colds and viruses, or anyone with a compromised immune system. Actually this book could help anyone in fighting the common cold and flu! Nobody likes being sick and losing precious time to nursing a rotton cold! This book with its advice can help!

5.0 out of 5 stars It works!, April 8, 2010

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Ambrose Avery III (Atlanta Ga. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Finally...the Common Cold Cure: Natural Remedies for Colds and Flu (Paperback)

I've used the techniques in this book, and along with some dietary changes and other natural remedies, I haven't had a full-fledged cold in over 6 years now! I must tell you that this is a complete 360 degree turn-around for me. You see, I used to catch a cold with every change of the seasons!
Dr. Sahelian also makes note that prevention is also a key factor. He lists four common factors that increase our risks of catching colds and flu: lack of sleep, stress, poor diet, and smoking.
All in all this is a great little book. It mentions other natural and herbal immune-boosters and remedies versus conventional medicine, why some studies on zinc may have been flawed, and inforamation on flu vaccines as well.