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Colds and Flus

 
New Zealand Health Naturally   A runny nose, puffy eyes, sore throat, tiredness and a fever. Sound familiar? It’s the common cold, and most of us will experience the discomfort of one or two of them each year. We’re constantly exposed to the viruses that can cause colds or influenza, yet why do some people suffer more frequently than others?
"Keeping our body’s internal army (the immune system) strong, prepared and healthy is vital for fighting off the common cold and flu viruses that surround us."

A decrease in immune function is the major factor for ‘catching’ a cold. If you catch more than one or two colds per year, it can indicate a stressed out immune system that is struggling to cope with the viruses threatening to invade us on a daily basis.Once a cold develops, immune stimulating supplements can greatly reduce the severity and symptoms of the cold, as they support the body’s natural defenses. With a healthy immune system, a cold should not last for more than three or four days.

Although natural supplements assist the body in recovering, prevention is by far the best medicine. This involves strengthening the immune system on a more long term basis so that the body is in full fighting form all year around.The NZ Health Naturally range has been designed with the naturopathic philosophy in mind that ‘prevention is the best medicine’. Keeping our body’s internal army (the immune system) strong, prepared and healthy is vital for fighting off the common cold and flu viruses that surround us.

 

NZ Health Naturally’s Viral Guard contains two of the most popular immune enhancing herbs, Astragalus and Olive Leaf, both which have anti viral, nutritive anti bacterial and immune stimulatory effects (5) Clinical studies have shown Astragalus to be effective when used as a preventative measure against the common cold. It has also been shown to reduce the duration and severity of the common cold. (2

Colostrum is a great immune supplement for the whole family, as it can be used to maintain general health year round, or during periods where the body needs assistance in waging war on common viruses such as the cold or flu. (colostrum article). Similarly, New Zealanders know instinctively that Manuka Honey is both soothing and beneficial to take if a cold or flu has decided to set up camp for a while, and now science has proved why (umf link). That’s why we’ve made the exclusive Manuka and Ginger Honey as not only does it provide the antibacterial properties of Manuka, but with the inclusion of ginger, it is the ultimate soother for that nasty sore throat that so often accompanies a cold or flu. Check out our Manuka Honey and Ginger recipe (Manuka)

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Rob and Hannah have built NZ Health Naturally on a simple idea - better living.

Right from the start, the goal was always to deliver great products to the world; from the unspoiled New Zealand environment, to your door.

This passion for quality products and quality service has grown NZ Health Naturally into one of New Zealand’s most popular health food and supplement businesses, at home and abroad.

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