With the lovely summer weather, your winter wellness may seem like miles away, but getting ahead of the curve with a few supplement essentials might be just what you need to guard your wellbeing against cold and flu. You may have taken vitamins C, B and D last year – but did they work? Try some of these less well-known supplements alongside your usual vitamin routine, eating right and getting plenty of exercise, and see if you can be cold free from now until next July. Remember to consult your GP or local naturopath first!
Olive Leaf – This lovely little leaf is great for your immune health, as it has many antioxidant properties. Plus, if you do happen to get ill this winter, olive leaf can help to relieve a fever.
Echinacea and Garlic – If you start to feel low in cold and flu season, you may already turn to echinacea to prevent a sniffly nose and boost your immunity. However, you’ll get far more out of your supplement if it contains garlic, as the power duo works together to reduce symptoms of your respiratory conditions and fight off your cold.
Magnesium – In the winter, the cold winds can make it very easy to become dehydrated, which can lead to headaches and migraines. However, taking magnesium supplements on a daily basis can relieve and prevent these head pains – and as summer can be just as dehydrating you may want to start supplementing now! Also, if you get the winter blues, magnesium is also great for depression.
Zinc – This supplement is a little winter wonder; boosting your immunity, reducing the duration of your cold or flu, and basically helping with any of the symptoms you may experience when you’re under the weather.
Mushroom – Whether you throw them in your stir fry or take supplements, mushrooms are vastly beneficial to your wellbeing. They support your immune system, help with allergies and alleviate respiratory systems.
Armaforce – This supplement is great if you don’t want to take lots of individual pills, as it contains all the essentials in one. While it can only be prescribed by a medical practitioner or alternative therapist, Armaforce may be the smart choice as it is packed with echinacea, olive leaf, vitamin C and zinc.
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