BY CLAIR WHITTY
We have had a fantastic summer but already many of you are thinking about natural ways to support your immunity. Echinacea, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Zinc continue to be the top picks to support immunity. A combination of diet, lifestyle, and topping up with extra nutrition can help.
Aim to include plenty of fruit especially berries as they are particularly rich in antioxidants which protect your cells from damage. Vegetables both leafy green ones and brightly coloured for a variety of nutrients. Choose wholegrains, oily fish, eggs, as well as herbs and spices especially garlic, turmeric, and ginger. Kimchi, Live yoghurt and Kefir are great immune supporting foods. Herbal tea could include Green Tea, Yogi Immune, or Pukka Elderberry and Echinacea.
My go to supplement are A.Vogel Echinaforce alongside Natures Aid Immune Support, which has a lovely combination of Garlic, vitamin D, C, and Zinc and is a one a day formula. Between the two I feel well protected. You might prefer Salus Haus Immune Support, this is a liquid with natural fruit, vegetables, and herbs. These work together naturally to support your immunity naturally. To top up on Vitamin D try one of the BetterYou Oral Vitamin D Sprays. For children from 6 months, Natures Aid Immune Plus Oral Drops combining Elderberry extract, helps support immunity.
Stress and the quality of your sleep will all have an impact on how efficient your immune system will be. It is difficult to avoid feeling stress, every day brings all sorts of challenges so if you are under a lot of pressure I would start by supporting your nervous system. This could include meditation, relaxation, or deep breathing. Higher Nature Balance for Nerves is one of our customer’s favourite remedies to help aid relaxation and reduce stress. It’s a lovely combination of Magnesium, Passionflower, and B Vitamins.
For a better night’s sleep herbal teas are a great place to start. My favourite is Pukka Night. Or you might like our latest addition to support healthy sleep; Biocare Sleep Nutripowder, this contains magnesium glycinate, lemon balm, L-Theanine and Montmorency Cherry in a powder form. It might be worth a try.
With improvements in sleep, you could see improvements in all areas of your health.
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