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REGULAR HANDWASHING<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – greatly reduces the transmission of viruses. ” _builder_version=”3.0.94″] greatly reduces the transmission of viruses. No special antimicrobial cleansers are needed, just plenty of plain old soap and warm water. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – REFINED SUGAR CONSUMPTION” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ header_2_text_color=”#804c9e” custom_margin=”||-5px|”]<\/p>\n

REFINED SUGAR CONSUMPTION<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – depresses the number and activity ” _builder_version=”3.0.94″] depresses the number and activity of the body\u2019s white blood cells. Eliminate refined sugar from the diet to bolster immunity and improve your resistance to circulating viruses. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – GETTING ADEQUATE SLEEP” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ header_2_text_color=”#804c9e” custom_margin=”||-5px|”]<\/p>\n

GETTING ADEQUATE SLEEP<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text- is critical to general health and immunity, ” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_margin=”||-5px|”] is critical to general health and immunity, in particular. Studies show that subjects deprived of sleep are more susceptible to developing upper respiratory illnesses like the common cold. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image – clock” src=”https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/WV_V3_Artcl_ColdFlu_Clock.png” _builder_version=”3.0.94″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image – Cold & Flu – Soap” src=”https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/WV_V3_Artcl_ColdFlu_Web_Soap.png” _builder_version=”3.0.94″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image – Traditional Chinese Medicine” src=”https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/WV_V3_Artcl_ColdFlu_TCMBlurb.png” _builder_version=”3.0.94″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image – WV Immuno-Nutrition” src=”https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/WV_V3_Artcl_ColdFlu_Immuno-Nutrition.png” _builder_version=”3.0.94″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – In addition to avoiding sugar, ” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_margin=”-20px|||”] In addition to avoiding sugar, maintaining a healthy diet is essential to boost immunity. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – INCREASE VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION WITH WARMING SOUPS” _builder_version=”3.0.100″] INCREASE VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION WITH WARMING SOUPS<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – and stews and be sure to eat adequate amounts of” _builder_version=”3.0.94″] and stews and be sure to eat adequate amounts of\u00a0PROTEIN<\/strong>. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – increases many aspects of immune system” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ text_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”-20px|||”] VITAMIN C<\/strong> increases many aspects of immune system function, such as improving the integrity of the ground substance that holds our cells together. The reason why most respiratory viral illnesses begin with a sore throat is that the invading virus [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – secretes a chemical to erode the ” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_margin=”-20px|||”] secretes a chemical to erode the ground substance in the throat and gain access to the bloodstream. Taking 1000 mg of vitamin C daily during the winter season will improve your resistance to viruses that attack the throat. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image – Orange” src=”https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/WV_V3_Artcl_ColdFlu_Orange.png” _builder_version=”3.0.94″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image – A Pound of Cure” src=”https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/WV_V3_Artcl_ColdFlu_PoundofCure.png” _builder_version=”3.0.94″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”||-50px|”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – NEVER IGNORE A SORE THROAT.” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ header_2_text_color=”#d51b5e” custom_margin=”-20px|||”]<\/p>\n

NEVER IGNORE A SORE THROAT.<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – By the time you can feel the first tickle” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_margin=”-20px|||”] By the time you can feel the first tickle, the offending pathogen \u2013 usually a virus \u2013 has already been attacking you for 24 hours. Take action by using a standardized ECHINACEA SUPPLEMENT<\/strong>. Echinacea, probably the [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – most well-known immuneboosting herb” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_margin=”-20px|||”] most well-known immuneboosting herb, has fallen out of favour recently due to some bad press. Using non-standardized echinacea extracts or preparations of dried herb seriously flawed most of the widely publicized, negative studies. However, there is still a body of good scientific and clinical evidence to support the use of the purple coneflower as a natural [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – means to prevent and treat both colds and the flu. ” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_margin=”-20px|||”] means to prevent and treat both colds and the flu. One study showed that participants who took standardized extract of Echinacea purpurea had fewer, shorter, and less severe colds than those who took a placebo. Choose a product that uses the fresh herb extract in liquid or gelatin capsule form, as drying echinacea destroys up to 80% of active ingredients. 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Olive leaf extract was introduced to North America in the early 1990s for its antiviral and antibacterial properties. In vitro studies suggest that extracts of Olea europaea possess antiviral activity against influenza A, [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – one of the most common types of winter flu” _builder_version=”3.0.94″] one of the most common types of winter flu. Look for a product that is standardized to at least 15% oleuropein content and try one to four capsules daily at the first sign of cold or flu symptoms. The ROOT OF THE CHINESEPLANT ASTRAGALUS<\/strong> has been used as a tonic and [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – immune system strengthener for nearly 4,000 years. ” _builder_version=”3.0.94″] immune system strengthener for nearly 4,000 years. Traditionally the dried root was made into a decoction or tea and sipped daily throughout winter. If you can\u2019t find it in this form, look for it in tablets, liquid, or as a combination in the anti-viral tincture. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_divider color=”#804c9e” show_divider=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – A few drops of concentrated PROPOLIS TINCTURE” _builder_version=”3.0.94″] A few drops of concentrated PROPOLIS TINCTURE<\/strong> (look for labels that indicate 65% potency) can be mixed with water and used as a gargle for sore throats. High-quality propolis is quite thick and sticky, so beware of watery substitutes. 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REGULAR HANDWASHING greatly reduces the transmission of viruses. No special antimicrobial cleansers are needed, just plenty of plain old soap and warm water. REFINED SUGAR CONSUMPTION depresses the number and activity of the body\u2019s white blood cells. Eliminate refined sugar from the diet to bolster immunity and improve your resistance to circulating viruses. 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