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Ayurveda for Cold
Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) has been widely used in Indian (Hindu) folk medicine and the Ayurvedic form of medicine. A combination of andrographis with Siberian ginseng or eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) called ....

 

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Yoga for Cold
    Summary:Yoga is an ancient system of relaxation, exercise, and healing with origins in Indian philosophy. Yoga has been described as "the union of mind, body, and spirit," which addresses physical, mental, ....

 

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Acupuncture for Cold
  Summary:Acupuncture originated 5,000 years ago in China. Today it is commonly used throughout the world. Chinese medicine theory holds that the human body contains a network of energy pathways through ....

 

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Garlic for Cold
Garlic (Allium sativum) supplements may reduce the severity of upper respiratory tract infections, including colds. However, this has not been demonstrated in well-designed human studies. Garlic may improve the immune ....

 

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Massage for Cold
   Summary:Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Interest in massage surged in the 1970s, particularly in athletes and as a complementary ....

 

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Hypnotherapy for Cold
   Summary:Hypnosis is a trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused and is more open to suggestion. Hypnotherapy has been used to treat health conditions or to ....

 

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Guided imagery

Guided imagery for Cold
Guided imagery: Therapeutic guided imagery may be used to help patients relax and focus on images associated with personal issues they are confronting. Experienced guided imagery practitioners may use an ....

 

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Andrographis

Andrographis for Cold
Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) has been widely used in Indian (Hindu) folk medicine and the Ayurvedic form of medicine. A combination of andrographis with Siberian ginseng or eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) called ....

 

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Meditation for Cold
   Summary:Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In modern times, numerous meditation types are in ....

 

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Progressive Relaxation for Cold
   Summary:Progressive muscular relaxation (PMR) is a type of relaxation therapy used to treat medical conditions caused by stress. Muscular tension is the most common symptom of stress, and it can ....

 

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Prayer for Cold
   Summary:Prayer can be defined as a "reverent petition," the act of asking for something while aiming to connect with God or another object of worship. Prayer on behalf of the ....

 

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Aromatherapy for Cold

 

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Vitamin e

Vitamin E for Cold
Daily supplementation with oral vitamin E does not appear to affect the incidence, duration, or severity of pneumonia (lower respiratory tract infections) in elderly nursing home residents or alter patterns ....

 

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Peppermint

Peppermint for Cold
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a flowering plant that grows throughout Europe and North America. Peppermint is widely cultivated for its fragrant oil. Peppermint oil has been used historically for numerous ....

 

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Zinc

Zinc for Cold
Zinc lozenges are advertised as decreasing the symptoms, length, and severity of a cold. However, there are contradictory results regarding the efficacy of zinc formulations in treating duration and severity ....

 

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Herbology

Herbology for Cold

 

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Tai chi for Cold
Tai chi is a system of movements and positions believed to have developed in 12th Century China. Tai chi techniques aim to address the body and mind as an interconnected ....

 

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Biofeedback for Cold
Therapeutic guided imagery may be used to help patients relax and focus on images associated with personal issues they are confronting. Experienced guided imagery practitioners may use an interactive, objective ....

 

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Qi gong for Cold
  Summary:Qi gong is a type of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that is thought to be at least 4,000 years old. It is traditionally used for spiritual enlightenment, medical care and ....

 

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Nasal irrigation

Nasal irrigation for Cold
The three forms of nasal irrigation therapies used in clinical trials have been saline lavage, which uses a warm liquid solution of salt water; humidified warm air lavage (in hyperthermia ....

 

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Boneset for Cold
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is native to eastern North America and was used by Native Americans to treat fevers. Boneset is used homeopathically in very dilute amounts. Homeopathic boneset was found ....

 

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Vitamin C for Cold
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin, which is necessary in the body to form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels, and aids in the absorption ....

 

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Mistletoe for Cold
Mistletoe (Viscum album) Iscador (preparation of Viscum album whole extract) has been reported to improve clinical symptoms and markers of immune function in children with recurrent respiratory disease (RRD) exposed ....

 

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Echinacea for Cold
Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea puruprea, Echinacea pallida) is one of the most widely used herbal supplements in the world. Echinacea seems to improve the body's natural immune system during colds ....

 

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Euphorbia for Cold
One short clinical trial involving senior patients with chronic bronchitis with Euphorbia helioscopia showed a significant effect on patients. However, this is only one short trial done in a specific ....

 

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Chamomile for Cold
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) has been used medicinally for thousands of years, and is widely used in Europe. It is a popular treatment for numerous ailments, including sleep disorders, anxiety, and ....

 

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Slippery elm for Cold
Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) is commonly used to treat sore throats, most typically taken as a lozenge. While anecdotally reported to be effective, supporting evidence is largely based on traditional ....

 

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Goldenseal for Cold
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) has become a popular treatment for the common cold and upper respiratory tract infections, and is often added to Echinacea in commercial herbal cold remedies. Animal and ....

 

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Kiwi

Kiwi for Cold
Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa, Actinidia chinensis) may be beneficial in lung conditions such as upper respiratory infections (including colds). However, scientific data is lacking. One survey study suggests that kiwi, and ....

 

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Hydrotherapy for Cold
Hydrotherapy is broadly defined as the external application of water in any form or temperature (hot, cold, steam, liquid, ice) for healing purposes. It may include immersion in a bath ....

 

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Elder for Cold
Elder (Sambucus nigra) has been reported to have antiviral and antibacterial activity in laboratory studies. There is a small amount of research on the combination herbal product Sinupret, which is ....

 

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Chelation therapy for Cold

 

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Diet-based therapies for Cold

 

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Moxibustion for Cold
Moxibustion is the application of heat to various points on the body. It is widely used traditionally in China for respiratory tract infections, including colds, in children. However, at this ....

 

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Chiropractic therapy for Cold
  Summary::Chiropractic care focuses on how the relationship between musculoskeletal structure (mainly the spine) and bodily function (mainly nervous system) affects health. Chiropractors use many techniques, including, spinal manipulative therapy, diet, ....

 

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