{"id":17967,"date":"2012-10-01T21:33:00","date_gmt":"2012-10-02T04:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fxnutrition.com\/?p=1674"},"modified":"2025-08-28T15:42:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T15:42:41","slug":"chicken-soup-for-your-soul-and-stamina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fxnutrition.com\/blog\/chicken-soup-for-your-soul-and-stamina","title":{"rendered":"Chicken soup for your soul and stamina!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ahhh the weekend.<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s the perfect time to make a big pot of stock, soup or stew to sustain you not only through the week, but through the seasonal change, aptly known as \u201ccold & flu season.”
\nThis week I\u2019ve had everyone from my own mother to moms of little ones in my communities at school and online contacting me to ask: what do I do for the flu?<\/strong>
\nWell hang on.
\nI\u2019ve got some great answers for you.
\nIt so happens that I was just interviewed by the health department at the online resource center ivillage on this very subject<\/span>. And honestly, I thought you deserved to have the answers first!
\nSpeaking of first, for all you parents out there, a quick shout out that the Your Vibrant Child<\/a> program started this week with the release of the first class! We\u2019re off to a roaring start. That first class is all about one of the major cold & flu aggravators that creeps into your child\u2019s diet at every turn. (The best cold & flu prevention may be right there!)<\/p>\n

And the best news is: it\u2019s not too late to join!<\/a><\/h2>\n

(be sure to click here<\/a> to learn more)<\/p>\n

Now back to colds, flus and the what to do\u2019s. . .<\/h2>\n

Question: What are the best cold and flu remedies?<\/em>
\nAnswer: When thinking about cold and flu remedies its important to remember that supporting your immune system is something you can do every single day, with the choices you make to ensure that your body is not overwhelmed.
\nYour immune system is like your guardian angel or your protective barrier. It guards you against all the threats that your body may encounter. These threats can include stress, toxins, trauma of any sort and certainly inadequate nutrition.
\nWhen the cold or flu has caught us, it\u2019s usually an indicator that we\u2019ve reached a tipping point ~ and that the immune system was just too exhausted to activate the response needed to address the menacing virus or bacteria.
\nIn my teachings I like to ensure that the best cold and flu remedy is making sure that your diet is rich in a rainbow of colorful plant foods that will provide you and your immune system with the vitamins, minerals and nutrients that bolster its activity. That includes lots of vegetables<\/strong>. Coupled with the fat-soluble vitamins<\/strong>, vitamins A & D, and some good gut bacteria<\/strong>, you\u2019ve got the best cold and flu remedy around.
\nWant to know how to get many of those elements into one ancient remedy?
\nHow about a big bowl of chicken soup with lots of carrots, onions and leafy greens?!<\/strong>
\nQ: Why are hot drinks beneficial and what type should you make? A popular one is lemon, ginger and honey ~ why are those ingredients beneficial?<\/em>
\nA: There are a number of reasons to increase your intake of hot beverages when the cold or flu takes hold. One is to reverse the effects of dehydration. Dehydration is a common side-effect of coughs, sore throats and fever, which further causes the body to lose fluids through sweat.
\nFurthermore, the hot liquids help to loosen secretions in the chest and sinuses<\/strong>, making them easier to expel.<\/p>\n

Goodbye congestion!<\/h2>\n

I\u2019m a fan of the lemon, ginger and raw honey remedy. The lemon is loaded with vitamin C and full of those immune boosting phytochemicals. Ginger and honey are also each immune power-boosters, and the ginger helps to bring down the internal inflammation within the nasal passages.
\nSometimes I\u2019ll add a pinch of cayenne to the lemon, ginger and honey mixture to help relieve a fever. The cayenne will lower your body temperature by stimulating sweat glands and activating the brain to put the body\u2019s internal fan on.
\nQ: Is drinking other fluids helpful? What types would you recommend?<\/em>
\nA: Now we\u2019ve established that the liquids are crucial for flushing the system, preventing dehydration and helping to alleviate congestion. So drink up! But if chicken soup and lemon-ginger don\u2019t do the trick, what else is there?
\nStay away from the store-bought juices if you can. These are high in sugars, albeit natural sugar, but the sugars promote inflammation and don\u2019t ultimately support the immune system. If you are squeezing your own orange juice and drinking it fresh, that\u2019s a different story.
\nIf we\u2019re to keep with the warm liquids, definitely include more tea ~ tea with raw honey and broths of any sort. One of my favorite remedies is miso soup. You can make this in a mug and sip it through the day just as you would tea, and you\u2019ll also be fortifying your body with a bit of protein and some of the good bacteria from the fermented soybean paste.<\/p>\n

Good bacteria helps your body to overcome the bad bacteria!<\/h2>\n

To learn more about miso, click here.
\nQ: What about chicken soup\u2013is there any benefit of that?<\/em>
\nA: Indeed there are great benefits to getting that chicken soup simmering when the cold or flu season hits. There have actually been some studies to support the chicken soup for the immune-soul theories. There was some research that came from a team of researchers at the University of Nebraska. They exposed neutrophils, the white blood cells that fight infections but can also increase inflammation, to a chicken broth. The liquid proved to slow the the cell activity.
\nThe proposition is that the chicken soup can do the same thing within <\/em>the body, helping to relieve symptoms associated with a cold and flu that are activated by that white blood cell activity.
\nIt\u2019s important to note, though, that you\u2019re not bound to chicken soup. If you prefer a fish or vegetable broth, the results are much the same. Chicken soup is just the all-time favorite.
\nQ: Is oil of oregano beneficial? If yes, how does it work? And where can you buy it\u2013is it hard to find?<\/em>
\nA: Oil of oregano is a potent anti-bacterial agent. It\u2019s one of nature\u2019s best antibiotics!<\/strong> It contains myriad natural chemicals that lend to its power. These include phenols and esters which contain antiseptic, antioxidant and anti-fungal properties.
\nOregano oil can be found in the supplement section of your health food store. It\u2019s not the easiest thing to take because of its strong flavor. If you\u2019re brave and ready to kick that cold or flu out of your system, you can take one to three drops of the oil on your tongue two to three times a day. (Get your chaser ready!)
\nIf you\u2019re timid or working with a child, I recommend placing a few drops on the soles of the feet at bedtime. (Oregano oil for the sole!)
\nOregano oil should be used as a short-term remedy, unless advised otherwise by your holistic health care practitioner.
\nQ: Are mushrooms beneficial for cold and flu prevention? Can they be used as a remedy as well? Any other foods that are particularly helpful?<\/em>
\nA: I love medicinal mushrooms for elevating the flu-fighting agents in the immune system. The best ones to get your hands on are shiitake and maitake<\/strong>.
\nIf you can find the actual mushrooms, go ahead and slice them up and get them right into your soup!
\nReishi is another great immune booster, but hard to find in its whole fungal form. You can certainly secure supplements that contain a good amount of the powdered form of these mushrooms along with some of the other powerhouses in the mushroom kingdom.
\nWhen thinking about other foods to include in your arsenal, consider:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • berries for their antioxidant potential<\/li>\n
  • onions and garlic for their abilities to help detoxify your system of foreign bacteria<\/li>\n
  • broccoli and leafy greens for their phytochemical and vitamin C content<\/li>\n
  • raw honey (best if its local to you!) for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Q: What do you think about Neti Pots for nasal irrigation?<\/em>
    \nA: Neti Pots are a brilliant addition to your flu fighting regime. Regular use keeps the upper respiratory tract clean and clear. All the congested mucous that collects in the nasal passages can be flushed right away. That mucous naturally builds up over time in the sinuses but accumulates even more so when we\u2019re fighting a cold or flu.
    \nQ: Is zinc a good thing to take? What\u2019s the best way to ingest it? Any rules to remember when taking zinc?<\/em>
    \nA: The body\u2019s demand for zinc increases when the immune system is compromised. The zinc is one factor that helps the immune cells found in the bone marrow and thymus gland to produce new cells.
    \nWhen managing a cold or flu, you can take in about 60mg of zinc. It\u2019s ideal to take it in the morning on an empty stomach, though that can cause some people digestive discomfort if not taken in a form that the body can easily assimilate. This is one good reason to return to our food sources whenever possible<\/strong> and when not working with someone to give you the proper supplement recommendations.
    \nMy favorite way of increasing my zinc intake is through the consumption of seeds like sesame and pumpkin seeds.
    \nQ: What are the best vitamins to take when you\u2019re sick and how do they work? What\u2019s the best way to get them ~ pop a pill or eat them or something else?<\/em>
    \nA: I\u2019m a fan of \u2018food as medicine\u2019.
    \nMy best prescription for fighting a cold or flu is with the yummy options I\u2019ve been talking about ~ chicken and\/or miso soup loaded with vegetables and medicinal mushrooms; fresh fruit smoothies ripe with berries and snacks of zinc-rich seeds.
    \nLifestyle practices like using a neti pot, doing a facial steam with an astringent oil like eucalyptus, taking warm baths with up to two cups of Epsom\u2019s Salts and slowing down and getting rest should all do the trick.
    \nDitch the sugar and refined carbs and dive into a bowl of soup and you may not even need to have a plethora of pills to pop!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    That said, my #1 immune boosting recommendation is to support the health of your gut.<\/h2>\n

    The gut, or small intestine, houses 70% of your immune system. The potential for it to come to your aid is highly helped or hindered by its integrity and the food you eat on a daily basis. Taking a good daily probiotic is one of the very best ways to ensure that you are continually supporting your immune health.
    \nSo enjoy the weekend. I\u2019ll be heading out to the farmer\u2019s market later today to stock up on more veggies for my weekend stock stocking. Sunday is a great day to throw it all in a pot and let it simmer.
    \nBoost your immune resilience now!
    \nWarmly,
    \n\"Andrea
    \nP.S. Speaking of resilience, there are many parts of our bodies that need to be resilient, including our hormones<\/strong>! Keep your eyes peeled for news about my upcoming free class on hormone resilience. Woohoo. Can\u2019t wait!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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    \nIt’s the perfect time to make a big pot of stock, soup or stew to sustain you not only through the week, but through the seasonal change, aptly known as “cold & flu season”.
    \nThis week I’ve had everyone from my own mother to moms of little ones in my communities at school and online contacting me to ask: what do I do for the flu?
    \nWell hang on.
    \nI’ve got some great answers for you.
    \nIt so happens that I was just interviewed by the health department at the online resource center ivillage on this very subject. And honestly, I thought you deserved to have the answers first!
    \nSpeaking of first, for all you parents out there, a quick shout out that the Your Vibrant Child program started this week with the release of the first class! We’re off to a roaring start. That first class is all about one of the major cold & flu aggravators that creeps into your child’s diet at every turn. 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