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10 top tips for preventing
colds and flu
The season of colds and flu is rapidly
approaching. "there is no cure," people often say, If you're going to get
it, you'll get it!" But there are some things we can do to help guard
against it.
Here are ten top tips for boosting your immune
system – the best defence for colds and flu.
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Eat lightly, relying mainly on fruit and
vegetables. Include plenty of foods rich in vitamins A and C, such as
citrus fruit, dark blue and red berries, mangoes, apricots, carrots,
beetroot, green peppers and greens.
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Avoid sugar, and mucous forming and fatty
foods such as dairy, excess bananas, meat and white flour products
(bread, pasta, etc.)
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When you’re below par, avoid stimulants such
as coffee and alcohol. These all increase stress, which can depress your
immune system.
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Drink at least 8 large glasses of water per
day. One way to remind yourself is to have a 1½ or 2 litre bottle of
still mineral water always with you, and finish the bottle before the
end of the day. It’s useful to decant some into a small water bottle to
carry around with you.
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Make sure you get optimum levels of vitamins
and minerals every day by taking a good quality multi-supplement with
your breakfast.
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Vitamin C helps maintain a strong immune
system. Most animals make their own vitamin C in large amounts when
they’re ill, but humans are unable to make vitamin C. Take extra amounts
when you are surrounded by colds and flu (2-4 grams per day at least).
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Herbal supplements such as Echinacea, Olive
Leaf Extract and Cat’s Claw are particularly helpful for maximising
immune function.
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Colostrum
may be especially beneficial for
prevention and alleviation of symptoms of colds and flu, as well as being helpful for
allergies, digestion. Also good and safe for babies and children.
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Get plenty of fresh air and breathe deeply.
This helps the lymphatic system to move your protective immune cells
around the body.
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Get enough relaxation, rest and sleep. It’s
during sleep that your body repairs itself.
(Often, a combination of
supplements may help in alleviating this condition. You
may wish to consult a nutritional therapist for personal
advice. Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating
symptoms are shown below:
(please
also read this important notice concerning supplement
medical claims)
In addition, choose one or two from the
following list:
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