In This Issue -- The Common Cold and Complementary Health Approaches

The Common Cold and Complementary Health Approaches

Colds are a leading reason for visiting a doctor and for missing school or work. To prevent or treat colds some people turn to complementary health approaches such as herbs, vitamins, and minerals. This issue provides information on “what the science says” about some of these practices for the common cold, including zinc, vitamin C, echinacea, probiotics, nasal saline irrigation, buckwheat honey, geranium extract, and garlic. Read more » What the Science Says: The Common Cold and Complementary Health Approaches Learn what current research has to say about:  Zinc  Vitamin C  Echinacea  Probiotic Supplementation  Nasal Saline Irrigation  Honey (Buckwheat)  Geranium extract (Pelargonium sidoides)  Garlic Read more » Additional Resources  Scientific Literature  Information for Your Patients  5 Tips: Natural Products for the Flu and Colds: What Does the Science Say?