11 degrees ... so I guess that means Autumn has finally kicked in!
With the drop in temperature the usual winter bugs will start appearing but
as all Girl Guides know it pays to 'Be prepared'. This time of year I make
sure I'm well stocked with my favourite immune boosting herbs : echincea,
olive leaf, cat's claw (a plant ... not real cat's claws!) and a horseradish
supplement (a fantastic natural decongestant). For anyone not taking any
supplements now is definitely a good time to start on a multi and maybe some
extra zinc and vitamin C to keep the colds at bay.
Whilst prevention is obviously the preferred outcome, taking the right
supplements can also help shorten the duration of any bug you catch getting
you back on your feet as soon as possible.
As well as stocking up the cupboards it's also time to switch wardrobes and
bring out the woolly jumpers and warm winter coats. This isn't just to make
you feel nice and cosy ... your immune system works better at higher
temperatures, which is why your body induces a fever to help you fight a
cold, and so by keeping yourself warm you give yourself a better chance of
fighting off any bugs doing the round. Having hot meals and hot (caffeine
free) drinks also help keep you warm from the inside out, and if you work in
an over conditioned office leave a spare jumper or pashmina in your desk to
warm you up when you need it.
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