Natural immune support for winter

Writer: Dr Arien van der Merwe.

The science is in: people with underlying health conditions like heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes are more vulnerable to viral illnesses such as the destructive COVID-19. The good news is that there are many natural remedies that will support our body’s natural inclination to return to optimal health, while supporting our immune and respiratory systems when we do get sick. Our choices have a direct impact on our resistance to disease, viruses, chronic illness and mental health problems.

Nature’s own pharmacy Well-researched plant medicine to prevent and treat symptoms of infections and help you cope with stress include herbs such as Echinacea purpurea, Astragalus, Ashwagandha, garlic, chickweed, licorice root and golden seal, which are all excellent immune system boosters.

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