COLDS AND FLU - 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? 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.
