By Dr. Maoshing Ni Provided by: Ask Dr. Mao

Dr. Mao's Secrets of Longevity

Cold and Flu: Immune Boosting Strategies Posted Fri, Jan 18, 2008, 3:42 pm PST

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  • 1. Posted by E. Pam M on Fri, Jan 18, 2008, 4:55 pm PST

    Yes I thought Dr. Mao's advice and insight is sooo dead on. it really works.

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  • 2. Posted by Cymmy on Sat, Jan 19, 2008, 10:59 am PST

    I have often used ginger in a hot bath when I feel a bad cold come on, then wrap myself up warm and go to sleep. I usually feel MUCH better when I wake up.

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  • 3. Posted by shashi r on Sun, Jan 20, 2008, 1:28 am PST

    Dr Mao's natural health-tips are very good and really works. Thanks.

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  • 4. Posted by lnana on Tue, Jan 22, 2008, 10:07 am PST

    i will try these things next time, thanks.

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  • 5. Posted by jafaye3@att.net on Wed, Jan 23, 2008, 3:25 am PST

    Hi ,I have tried most of the things you have mentioned and you are right, they really do work and they work great. but I have heard that all mushrooms are toxic. Most medical doctors believe that mushrooms, no matter what kind they are, are infected with mycotoxins. Is this true? These are doctors who believe in all natural things like herbs and vitamins. I love mushrooms, so say it ain't so. jafaye3

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  • 6. Posted by CHRIS M on Wed, Jan 23, 2008, 3:39 am PST

    I will aways try a natural solution before using medication.

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  • 7. Posted by nikki on Wed, Jan 23, 2008, 4:15 am PST

    maybe use some anti funk ideas, like, wash your hands and sanitize things you touch and maybe just maybe don't go out in public if you are that sick!

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  • 8. Posted by megsman70@verizon.net on Wed, Jan 23, 2008, 4:19 am PST

    This is news? This is just an ad, containing bland generalities and some suggestions that I would like to see put to the test, such as the purported benefits of using pouches or wraps of herbs around the abdomin. Ok, maybe a warm wrap is beneficial. And maybe herbs are beneficial. But wrapping pouches of herbs around your belly? This reminds me of the "pocket full of posies" to ward off the plague. Don't you have to either inhale or ingest herbs to get anything out of them, unless they are being used as a poultice? I don't get how hanging pouches of them around your middle is supposed to do anything but give you a mystical belief. Does this guy also believe that hanging sprigs of herbs on the wall will ward off evil spirits? It amazes me that this factoid-laden advertisement was presented as news. Kudos on spreading the word about certain helpful things like ginger and so forth, even though they are pretty much common knowledge now. But the 'pouches around the middle' part was a bit silly.

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  • 9. Posted by Bernie F on Wed, Jan 23, 2008, 4:21 am PST

    I liked it a lot, Ieven saved it in my bookmarks for future reference!

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  • 10. Posted by Glenda Fitch Says Hello on Wed, Jan 23, 2008, 4:32 am PST

    Very good avice

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  • 11. Posted by rmlettang3576@sbcglobal.net on Wed, Jan 23, 2008, 4:53 am PST

    Great Article on Natural healing , nice to hear someone is promoting Astragauls :-)

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  • 12. Posted by nancyflagg@sbcglobal.net on Wed, Jan 23, 2008, 5:00 am PST

    this information is very helpful thank you

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  • 13. Posted by heterogeneousone on Wed, Jan 23, 2008, 5:23 am PST

    I think these are tips are very useful! It's good to see some natural remedy ideas. I wasn't aware that you shouldn't excercise when you have a cold, but it makes sense not to. Thanks!

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  • 14. Posted by Timothy Rog on Wed, Jan 23, 2008, 5:43 am PST

    Very good suggestions.

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  • 15. Posted by jadeaquarian@sbcglobal.net on Wed, Jan 23, 2008, 5:48 am PST

    When I'm sick I eat as little processed food as possible, and if I'm in the beginning of a cold, I'll take Thera Flu and sleep a lot. That usually kills the cold pretty quickly.

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