We all know prevention is the best cure of all and ensuring that we get plenty of rest, eat well, limit alcohol intake and manage our stress will help reduce the occurance of getting a cold. Natural medicines including herbal tinctures and nutrients are a fantastic option if you do happen to come down with a cold as they support the body's natural immune fighting ability and can help reduce the severity and duration of a cold. Herbs such as Echinacea, Andrographis, garlic and

Greens help the body to naturally cleanse and alkalise. They are full of fiber and rich in nutrients such as Vitamin C, potassium and magnesium. The key to any balanced diet is to eat a variety of fresh foods - and this is the same for greens. Mix it up - enjoy them in a salad, on the side, with eggs, mixed through your favorite meals, or make them the main event of the meal and add other bit on the side. I was a bit light on my greens yesterday so I made a supercharged smoot