Coughs and Colds

Pregnancy can cause your mucous membranes to swell. This can make it more difficult to get rid of coughs, colds, etc. Prevention is key here. Eat well, and get plenty of rest and exercise. Also avoid people who are contagious if possible.

Suggestions:

• Well balanced diet
• Increase Vitamin C foods
• Eating garlic or onions can help with infections
• Zinc and Vitamin C supplements will help increase your resistance
• B vitamins help if you are under stress
• Use a humidifier
• Use Aconite 6X every two hours for 24 hours at the first sign of a cold
• Allium Cepa 6C three times daily for a streaming head cold
• Eucalyptus, lavender, lemon and tea tree: 2 drops pf each oil into a bowl of water, inhale steam for 10 minutes Do not use in conjunction with homeopathic remedies.