Throughout the wet and cold seasons, everyone is at a higher risk of contracting an infectious illness that can seriously affect our daily life. Headaches, stuffy nose, sore throat, a sleep-shattering cough; we’ve all been there. Taking steps to prevent illness and ensure that your immune system is in tiptop shape is very important, particularly while the seasons are changing. Once infection occurs and your cold or flu has set it, there are supplements, herbal remedies, and medications available that relieve symptoms and help the body combat the illness.

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Cough, Cold & Flu Benefits:
*Relieves cold & flu symptoms
*Prevents infectious disease
*Boosts immune system
*Speeds cold & flu treatment

Echinacea
Echinacea is an herb known for its immune-supporting abilities. Echinacea is a purple coneflower that stimulates the body’s capacity to combat infectious disease. Effective against colds, flu, minor infections, and a range of other major and minor illnesses and viruses like herpes and candida, Echinacea can also help with enlarged lymph glands and urinary tract infections.

Elderberry & Ginseng
Elderberry is an herb that can relieve cold symptoms such as fever and excessive respiratory tract secretions. Cells that have been infected with influenza will spread and increase the infection, but cells treated with elderberry are limited in their ability to damage other cells. Panax ginseng is an immune-boosting herb that helps prevent illnesses before they start. By strengthening the body’s ability to fight infectious disease, Panax ginseng is also a great compound for treating infections after they occur.

Vitamins
Vitamins are a fundamental part of maintaining good health. The immune system and many other bodily functions require vitamins to operate properly, making vitamins a critical part of staving off infectious disease. Vitamin A is stored in fatty tissues and is needed for a healthy immune system, helping to combat colds, influenza, and respiratory infections. Vitamin C, an essential nutrient that must be absorbed through diet or supplementation, is a crucial immune-boosting agent. Vitamin E helps the body resist influenza, and as an antioxidant it helps prevent respiratory cell wall damage from viruses and toxins.

Treatment
Many couch, cold, and flu medications are also focused on relieving symptoms, some temporarily, so that you can get a good, restful sleep or simply function adequately throughout the day. Getting a good night sleep is one of the most important factors when combating cold and flu. So be sure to use the right medication and immune-boosting supplements before bed so that your body is fully equipped to fight the battle while you rest.