Dr. Lippman, MD: The Best Natural Remedies for Your Medicine Cabinet

Natural remedies found in health food stores help the body heal faster, while over-the-counter drugs found in conventional stores only manage symptoms. Why just treat the symptoms with drugs when you can help your body heal faster—or even prevent sickness—by using natural remedies? But, you ask, which remedies should you have on hand at all times? Dr. Cathie Lippman, MD, explains just that in this video:

• Arnica, a Homeopathic remedy, is for burns, bruises, cuts and trauma.
• Rescue Remedy, a flower essence remedy, good for emotional trauma.
• Oscillococcinum, a Homeopathic remedy for flu.
• Herbal Remedies
• Aloe Vera, for burns or skin injuries, and the gastrointestinal tract
• Garlic, as an antibiotic - best used raw; also as a supplement
• Calendula: natural antibiotic for skin to prevent infection
• Elderberry, an herb that is anti-viral
• Humacel - anti-viral supplement (it is a brand name)
• ProBoost: A Thymic Protein for cell support to fight infection
• Epsom Salts, which contain magnesium, for muscle soreness
• Vitamin A: For viral illness
• Vitamin C: Immune system builder, helps with infection healing
• Vitamin D: Builds the immune system and helps with bone growth
• Zinc: a mineral that supports the immune system
• Probiotics: beneficial bacteria for the intestinal tract, and they build the immune system