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SPOT AL C THE LO ou see Can y e you n someo ??? know Naturopathic Solutions Written by: Jacqueline du Plessis Naturopath and Herbalist Winter Wellness Falling prey to colds and flu is no fun. Symptoms range from severe headaches, pain, general weakness, tiredness, nausea, lack of appetite, intermittent fever, cough etc. Flu can be considered as a severe cold. Commonly prescribed antibiotics for colds and flu carry the potential for serious side effects. Antibiotics do not treat colds and flu because they viral in nature and are often overprescribed for both. Naturopathic prevention and treatment for the flu virus includes herbal medicine, vitamins and minerals, foods as medicine and lifestyle recommendations. Most over-the-counter medications only treat the symptoms of the cold and flu virus. Natural remedies help boost your immune system,