Friday Favorites: Elderberry Benefits and Side Effects – Does It Help with Colds and the Flu?

How effective are flu shots, elderberries, echinacea, and cranberries?

What else can we do for the common cold? Check out:
• Can Gargling Prevent the Common Cold? ( )
• Preventing the Common Cold with Probiotics? ( )
• Kiwifruit for the Common Cold ( )
• Preserving Athlete Immunity with Chlorella ( )
• Using the Produce Aisle to Boost Immune Function ( )
• Best Food to Counter Stress-Induced Immune Suppression ( )
• Benefits of Garlic for Fighting Cancer and the Common Cold ( )

Speaking of cranberries, Can Cranberry Juice Treat Bladder Infections? ( ).

And, here’s the London Real interview ( ) I mentioned.

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