How to Prevent & Heal Cold & Flu Naturally (Foods, Supplements, & Herbs for Rapid Recovery)

The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

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🗓️ 4 November 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Did you know that the average adult gets 3-4 colds per year, costing the U.S. economy a staggering $40 billion annually? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe reveals powerful natural alternatives to over-the-counter medications for strengthening your immune system and fighting off seasonal illnesses. Discover game-changing insights including: Why common OTC medications might be doing more harm than good (and what to use instead) A simple temperature therapy technique that could cut your sick days by 29% The Traditional Chinese Medicine secret to knowing exactly which herbs your body needs The surprising connection between sauna use and 50% fewer common colds Learn how to transform your medicine cabinet with nature's most potent immune-boosting herbs, essential oils, and healing foods. From adaptogenic mushrooms to time-tested TCM remedies, you'll discover a complete natural toolkit for staying healthy during cold and flu season. Whether you're looking to boost your immunity naturally or seeking safer alternatives to conventional medications, this episode provides actionable solutions that blend ancient wisdom with modern science. Walk away with a practical blueprint for strengthening your body's natural defenses and recovering faster when illness strikes. #immunity #flu #naturalhealth Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------ Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical worldview Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe ------ Links: https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/facts-about-the-common-cold#:~:text=A%20cold%20may%20last%20for,colds%20per%20year%20than%20adults. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/common-cold https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10278442/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10278442/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10278442/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0030666522000731?via%3Dihub https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33639077/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7926341/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4848651/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10220542/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10989710/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5025014/#:~:text=79%25%20of%20participants%20in%20the,Netherlands%20National%20Trial%20Register%20NTR5183 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10220542/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36001877/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38719213/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38082300/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29853961/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8618064/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6341159/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6100025/ https://www.cdc.gov/common-cold/treatment/index.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10220542/ https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-023-17229-8 ------ Ads: Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at beyondbloodwork.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	If you've been doing everything right, eating clean, exercising, but somehow you're still not feeling your best, your energy is dragging, your memory is slipping and it's frustrating because you know there's more to your potential.
0:13.6	Well, what if the issue isn't just in your routine, but it's deep down inside yourselves?
0:19.5	You know, you're investing in the best supplements, working out regularly and sticking to a clean diet.
0:25.3	But if your cells are stuck in what's called cell danger response, all the hard work might not be paying off as it should.
0:34.0	Think of your cells like a house under renovation.
0:36.9	You can bring in the highest quality
0:38.7	materials like the best supplements in clean foods, but if the workers inside the house or are on
0:44.8	lockdown because of a storm, nothing gets done. The material is just pile up unused. That's what
0:51.9	happens when your cells are in CDR. They can't fully use the good stuff
0:56.7	you're giving them. Getting out of CDR, the cell danger response, is the key to unlocking
1:03.4	your body's full potential. When your cells are no longer in protective mode, they can finally
1:09.2	use the nutrients, hormones, and energy you're working
1:12.6	so hard to provide.
1:14.3	That's when everything starts to click.
1:16.9	Your energy improves.
1:18.3	Your workouts become more efficient and you start to feel like yourself again.
1:23.2	Go to beyondbloodwork.com to learn how to break free from cell danger response and make the
1:29.8	effort pay off.
1:34.0	Hey everyone, welcome the Dr. Josh Axe show. I am your host, Dr. Axe. And each and every week
1:38.9	on this show, we explore the science and principles behind how to grow in body, mind, spirit,
1:43.5	and take your health and your
1:45.0	life to the next level. Well, flu and cold season is officially upon us. And today I'll be going
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