dealing with winter challenges

dealing with winter

challenges

During cold & flu season, it seems like everyone gets sick . . . but it doesn’t have to be that way! To protect your body, go beyond diet and exercise to be proactive in your approach to support optimum health and immunity. Focus on Wellness

Preventing a cold or the flu can be easier than getting rid of it once you do get sick. To keep your immune system strong and fight off infections, remember these key steps.

Control Stress. Stress can weaken your immune system, so stress reduction techniques including exercise and getting adequate rest can help your body handle stress. Adaptogen herbs, such as ashwagandha, help balance out the effects of stress in the body, helping your body adapt to stress better and reducing the negative effects of stress.

Boost Immunity with Herbs. Time-tested herbs known to have antiviral and immune support activity include garlic, echinacea, elderberry, and olive leaf. Add bee propolis for its antimicrobial action.

Enhance with C & D. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for immune health. It is a potent antioxidant that is necessary for normal white blood cell function (a component of the immune system). Vitamin C has antiviral properties, making daily intake essential for healthy immunity. Vitamin D plays an important role in strengthening your body’s defenses to fight invading viruses and bacteria. One study found that people taking vitamin D had less upper respiratory tract infections than those who were deficient in vitamin D.

Emergen-C Vitamin C 1000 mg Drink

Daily immune support.* Flavored fizzy drink mix. With antioxidants, B vitamins, and electrolytes. Source Naturals

Wellness Formula

Advanced immune support formula.*

Blend of essential core nutrients plus time-tested herbs.

Includes echinacea, elderberry, olive leaf, and more.

Treat and Recover from Illness

Sometimes you can fight hard, but still get sick. What do you do now? Fight and nurture . . . boost your immune system while giving your body some rest and comfort.

Rest. Never is there a time when more rest is needed than when you are sick. Rest allows the body to recuperate faster. This is especially critical for children who are often active even when they are sick. Quiet activities and extra nighttime rest will help sick bodies recover quicker.

Drink plenty of fluids. Preventing dehydration is key during illness, both for children and adults. Encourage high vitamin C pure fruit juice, herbal teas,

Herbs Etc. Lung Tonic

Supports lung and bronchial health.* Includes mullein, horehound, and grindelia, plus other herbs. Available in softgel or liquid extract form. coconut water, and pure water intake throughout the day. Add soups and broth for warmth and comfort.

Keep up the Fight. Keep taking the nutrients and herbs mentioned earlier to help boost the immune system and fight infection. This is still important to help you get over the illness quicker.

Soothe Symptoms Naturally. Look for natural formulas designed to ease the common symptoms of colds, including sore throat and cough. Honey and homeopathic ingredients work well to soothe sore throat and ease cough, while mullein and horehound act as expectorants to help clear the lungs. ●

Boiron Chestal Honey

For cough and chest congestion.* Multi-symptom formula for dry and productive cough.* Natural homeopathic formula combined with real honey. For adults and children 2 years and up.