December 8, 2018
With the arrival of winter, we are now spending less time in the fresh air outside (blame freezing weather and minimal daylight hours), and more time inside all together. Yes, it is nice to spend some extra time warm and cozy indoors with your friends and family.…however, we are also always now in close quarters with all those pesky cold and flu viruses that are going around. We are choosing to do more activities indoors and close to one another(think shopping malls, movie theaters, gyms, etc.) and less time being active and outdoors. This scenario makes it very easy for cold and flu viruses to spread.
Do you want to know some ways you can protect your immune system (besides the obvious frequent washing of our hands)? Well, you’ve come to the right blog!
Here are my top 10 special supplement suggestions to boost your immune system, ward off any viruses, and fight those that you may have caught.
Let’s Beat Cold & Flu Season!
Garlic: Known as the “king of herbs”. It has antibiotic and antimicrobial properties. It helps in the treatment of cold and flu.
Echinacea: Used to alleviate symptoms. As a blood purifier, helps eliminate toxins. Improves white blood cell function. Used for cold/flu treatment and prevention. It is antiviral and antibacterial.
Zinc: Can reduce incidence and severity of colds by boosting immunity. Increases T lymphocyte production and enhances other white blood cell functions.
Vitamin C: An antioxidant. Supports health and healing. Defends against infection. Use for treatment and prevention of colds.
Ginger: Antibiotic properties. Helps to warm our body. Works as an anti-nausea support. Used to lessen inflammation.
Goldenseal: Treats nausea and infection. Reduces bacteria. Great results when taken at first sign of flu. It is an antiviral and antibacterial supplement.
Oregano oil: Has antibiotic properties. Helps alleviate symptoms.
Aloe Vera: Soothing and can reduce inflammation. It is antiviral, an antibiotic, antibacterial and antifungal.
Licorice: Can help rid of bacterial toxins. Antiviral and antibacterial properties.
Mushrooms (reishi or shiitake): Antiviral and antibacterial. Increases cell production and activity.
Stay healthy everyone and let’s enjoy this winter season!
