Gillian McKeith's Food Bible (160 page)

Astragalus for general immunity. This will speed recovery.

Supplement with L-lysine (take on an empty stomach 20 to 30 minutes before meals) and vitamin C with bioflavanoids.

Zinc citrate.

EXTRA TIPS

Apply a cut garlic clove to the sore twice a day. Garlic has antiviral properties. It is also beneficial to include raw garlic in the diet.

Do not share towels or facecloths. The virus is contagious.

COMMON COLD

Keeping colds to a minimum is about strengthening immunity, especially through the winter. Runny noses, stuffy noses, sneezing, dull headache, and sore throat are some of the symptoms of a common cold. Feeling under the weather and lethargic goes with these stuffedup symptoms.

CAUSES MAY INCLUDE

Poor immune system.

Lack of zinc.

Poor diet.

Too much added sugar and sweeteners.

Too many late nights.

Being run down.

Chronic stress.

Air travel.