Boosting your immune system has never felt so urgent

here are many Natural Medicines that are beneficial in preventing, treating and shortening the duration of colds and flus. These agents can boost your immune system as well as provide the necessary tools to help you fight against infection. Look out for these immune boosters:

 Zinc: Optimal levels of zinc in the body have been found to inhibit the common cold and influenza viruses.

• Vitamin C: Vitamin C supports healthy immune function by enhancing the activity of your immune defence army of white blood cells; also reducing severity and duration of symptoms.
• Probiotics: These friendly bacteria live in your digestive system and enhance health, and even immunity. Probiotic strains, Lactobacillus acidophilus (NCFM), Bifidobacterium lactis (HN019) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HN001), have been scientifically proven to enhance immune responses. By providing healthy gut immunity, you are providing the best defence against inhaled and ingested pathogens.
• Andrographis: This powerful herb stimulates the body’s natural immune response, and significantly reduces the duration of colds. You or your loved ones can take this herb as a preventative to keep your immunity strong; it can also be used acutely as soon as you get cold symptoms.

Lifestyle and Dietary Recommendations

 Incorporate these handy tips into your life to improve your resistance and support recovery from colds and flus:

•  Rest! Give your body a chance to gather strength and make sure you get a good night’s sleep.
• Eat warm, nourishing foods. Homemade chicken and vegetable soup can help break down mucus that often comes with colds and flus. If you don’t have an appetite, the broth alone will provide minerals and vitamins to give you strength.
• Eat foods such as garlic, ginger, onion and chilli to help fight off illness, warm you up and reduce inflammation.
• Drink plenty of water to keep yourself well hydrated.
• Practice good hygiene – wash your hands regularly, cover your face with a handkerchief/ tissue if you cough or sneeze.
• Stay at home if you feel unwell and seek medical attention.

 I am not saying any of the above is a cure or prevention for COVID 19, although boosting our immune system is the foundation for good health and right now this is a good thing to do!  Have all the essential immune nutrients on hand. You may want to include zinc, vitamin C, strain specific probiotics and andrographis in your immune first aid kit, to help keep you and your family well.