Immune Support for Cold and Flu Season

There are a lot of great things that you can do to help fight off illness during the winter months.

My supplement company, Standard Process, has some wonderful products.  They are formulated in several different ways so that you can choose the one that best suits your needs.  I will highlight a few of them:
Congaplex
This is used for short-term, acute care and support of the immune system.  It supports immune function, provides antioxidants, supports the thymus gland, contains RNA to help your body build more cells, and more.

Andrographis Complex
This herbal blend provides immune support and respiratory support.  It also helps to maintain a normal body temperature and helps your body to adapt to stress and sudden changes in weather or temperature.

Broncafect
This supplement is ideal for support of healthy respiratory tract function.  It supports the body's ability to break up respiratory secretions, support normal cough reflex and maintain healthy throat tissue.

Cataplex A-C
This supplement combines Vitamins A & C with Echinacea and other ingredients to provide immune and tissue support.  It is also a great source of antioxidants and can be taken more long-term.

These great products, and many others, can make your winter more enjoyable and help keep you well.  They are only available through health care professionals.  For more information, you can contact me or go to the Standard Process site to find a doctor near you.

Other things to do to keep healthy:

• Exercise.  It supports immune function in addition to all of the other benefits it has.
• Use a humidifier.  The dry environment created by heaters in winter creates an optimal condition for viruses.  This is why we get sick more in the winter, not the cold weather.
• Get some fresh air.  Contrary to popular belief, it does not increase your risk of getting sick to go outside.  It is great for your mood, too!
• Get some sleep and drink lots of fluids.  This old advice is true and helps your body put up a good defense when you come in contact with germs.

Think about the number of germs that you come in contact with every day.  There is no way to eliminate them all, nor is it good to try.  Too many antibacterial products are creating resistance to antibiotics.  The best thing you can do for yourself is to strengthen your immune system.  You will be exposed to cold and flu bugs.  Whether or not you get sick is going to depend on your system.  The best way to stay healthy is to stay strong!