Natural Cold Remedies

Now that the effectiveness of Vicks VapoRub is in question—a recent study showed that it may make kids sicker—and the cost of pharmaceuticals is on the rise, people are taking a second look at natural remedies to cure winter time illnesses. According to an Associated Press story on market trends, herbal remedy sales have climbed as people opt out of doctor visits and prescriptions due to high costs. Whole Foods Market, one of the nation’s largest sellers of supplements and herbal products, has said that they’ve experienced a spike in sales over the past several weeks. Hey, if you really want to boost your health, take your vitamins, exercise, and adopt a meat-free diet.