Cold and flu season is around us and leaves many people looking for ways to prevent and fight off illness. Here are my favourite natural ways to fight cold and flu season!
Herbal Teas
Herbal Teas have so many benefits for your health. I find myself having several cups of herbal tea a day throughout the winter months. Here are my top 3 herbal teas for cold and flu season.
Traditional Medicinals Organic Echinacea Plus Elderberry Tea
This is my ultimate favourite tea to drink throughout winter. Whenever I feel under the weather or feel a cold coming on, I make sure to drink this a couple times a day. Echinacea Elder can be used to fight off colds, flu bugs, and upper respiratory track infections.
Traditional Medicinals Organic Throat Coat Tea
Throat Coat Tea is my favourite tea when I have a sore throat. This tea can be used to help soothe sore throats and provide relief. I like to drink both Throat Coat and Echinacea together when I feel a cold coming on.
Traditional Medicinals Organic Ginger Aid Tea
Ginger Tea can be used to help soothe upset stomachs. This tea is one of my go-to drinks when I have an upset stomach or flu bug. This tea can also be used to help indigestion, nausea, and lack of appetite, making it perfect for when you are sick.
Essential Oils
Essentials Oils can be used to help improve your health in many ways. The natural chemical compounds in essential oils can be very healing. I have two go-to oil blends that I use throughout winter and when I feel a cold coming on.
This diffuser blend can be used to provide instant relief to stuffed noses and respiratory discomfort. Not only can this oil be diffused, but it can be used to provide instant relief on your body. I like to rub this oil with a little coconut oil on my chest and under my nose for an instant cooling sensation. This instantly clears a stuffed nose in seconds.
This Immune diffuser blend is antibacterial. I like to diffuse this oil to help relieve cold and flu symptoms and prevent future symptoms. Eucalyptus, cinnamon, and tea tree oils work together to soothe respiratory discomfort and prevent illness.
Healthy Eating
Eating healthy is so important, especially when you are trying to support your immune system. There are key nutrients we can focus on incorporating into our diet that build the immune system. Some key nutrients to focus on especially throughout the winter months include zinc, vitamin C, Vitamin D3, and protein.
Supplements
Supplements can also be used to help fight off illness and boost the immune system when you’re actively fighting a virus. Some of my favourite immunity supplements include zinc, probiotics, manuka honey, elderberry, echinacea, and ginseng.
What are your favourite natural remedies for cold and flu season?
