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It's that time of year again, and though I love the snow and sunshine in Colorado, I hate being shut up inside with all those germs floating around. Even for the healthiest souls, it's hard to avoid the common cold and flu that shows up every year at this time; therefore, I've put together a little herbal medicine chest for you so when the buggies do come, you'll be ready.

First thing in the chest is a large container of garlic oil. I use this at the first sign of a cold. Just rub it into the soles of your feet, put on some nice warm wooly socks and go to bed. Garlic is a natural immune sys...