SUPPORT FOR YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM THIS WINTER
March 2009

Feed a fever, starve a cold - or so the saying goes. Unfortunately our grandmothers' words of wisdom are no longer enough to fight off cold and flu viruses.

Thanks to stressful lifestyles, unhealthy eating habits and the rise of "super-bugs" - our immune systems are easily compromised leaving the body wide open to infections and illnesses.

The sign of a healthy immune system is that when an infection does occur, it is short-lived, has a milder impact on the body and leaves the body in a stronger position to deal with a similar infection next time. Therefore the immune system benefits from daily care and this can mean the difference between getting mildly sick or a severe illness.

Help boost your immune system and fight colds naturally this winter by stocking up on nutritional supplements. Here are some recommendations.

Phyto Nova Sutherlandia SU1 - (RRP R66.00)
Sutherlandia SU1 is a cultivated variety of the South African indigenous plant that has been scientifically studied and concluded to have powerful immune-boosting, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This herbal dietary supplement has the following health benefits: it helps to reduce the symptoms of stress, helps to eases joint and muscular pain, boosts vitality and helps with recovery from illnesses and provides strong anti-oxidant support.

Bioharmony's Immune C with Herbal Support - (RRP R98.00)
A daily supplement such as Bioharmony's Immune C with Herbal Support by renowned nutritionist and author Patrick Holford can help the immune system to work at an optimum level. This supplement is a combination of Vitamin C and Zinc, Cat's Claw and Echinacea which help to enhance immunity and Bilberry and Elderberry which may assist in fighting bacteria and viruses.

Bioharmony's Bio-Immune Echinacea Complex - (RRP R121.00)
Biohamony's Bio-Immune Echinacea Complex contains the root extract of Echinacea - one of the worlds' most commonly used immune-boosting herbs. Echinacea has virus combating properties and may be useful against herpes and flu viruses. Take Bio-Immune Echinacea Complex at the first signs of a cold to help the body fight off an impending infection.

Phyto Nova African Ginger - (RRP R43.00)
Phyto Nova African Ginger contains the rhizome of the African Ginger plant - a rare species of plant listed on Cape Nature's endangered list that has important medicinal value for headaches, sinusitis and influenza. Phyto Nova products contain only extracts of cultivated plants in the interests of conserving rare wild plants. With its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties this product helps to relieve the symptoms of flu, ease the pain of sinusitis and soothe headaches.

Phyto Nova Natural Cough & Cold spray - (RRP R73.00)
This handy pocket-sized expectorant spray contains the indigenous herbal ingredients combined with Licorice Root and Aniseed for topical anti-viral properties, Honeybush and Rooibos for their soothing and anti-oxidant action and Fennel Seed for relieving tight chests. It works to help fight off infections, loosening tight chests and phlegm and relieving scratchy throats. The spray is natural, contains no alcohol, has no artificial colourants, flavourants or preservatives, is non-drowsy and non-stimulating and is safe for both children and adults to use. This formulation is also available as a syrup in Phyto Nova Natural Cough & Cold Syrup (RRP R75.00).

Nutritional supplements are not intended to replace a balanced diet. Should your symptoms persist please consult your healthcare practitioner.

All products mentioned above are available from Dis-Chem stores, PnP Pharmacies, selected Shoprite Checkers stores and most pharmacies and health shops countrywide.

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