Tag: Cold and flu symptoms

According to Bond University research, when we are sick, our immune system ramps up and requires a significant amount of extra energy to fight off pathogens. This increased metabolic demand is a primary reason why you might crave junk food with a cold, as your body seeks quick, high-calorie fuel. However, this is just one piece of the complex physiological and psychological puzzle.

Native Americans utilized echinacea for various ailments over centuries, and it is still used today. Many people now use echinacea lozenges to aid their immune systems and relieve upper respiratory infection symptoms, such as sore throats and coughs.