Prepare to NOT get sick in Winter
Friday, October 17th, 2008Why is it so easy to get sick in winter? Why does this happen and how can we help our body’s immune system do its job properly?
Winter months bring much dryer air, which dries out our skin and mucus membranes. You many not realize this but the mucus membranes need moisture in order to trap bugs that float in the air. Bugs have a much easier time floating in the air when the air is dry. When the air is moist the many micro droplets floating in the air gather together, form a larger drop, and fall to the ground, taking the bugs with them. So that is why you don’t breath as many bugs when the air is moist. Generally winter-time brings dry air while summer brings moisture in the air. This is one of the reasons you may already be using humidifiers.
Besides frequent hand washing, using and carrying with you sanitation spray, and covering your mouth when you sneeze its important to keep your mucus membranes moist. A trick I learned from my Health Professional is to put a little bit of oil (coconut, olive) inside your nostrils when dry. We offer several supplements that support your immune system at this time of year. The first we recommend is our exclusive Dr. Clark Airways Respiratory Defense. This is a highly effective blend formulated by Dr. Clark which includes Boneset, Epazote, Elecampane, Cleavers Herb. Other supplements that we carry that are known immune boosters are:
• Vitamin C
• Echinacea
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin Super B100
• CRaNiULS Multi Vitamins and Minerals