Combatting Cold and Flu Symptoms
Difference between Colds & Flu
The common cold and flu are both respiratory tract illnesses that are contagious but both these conditions are caused by different viruses.
The flu (influenza) is caused by the influenza viruses. The flu is more severe than the cold and can result in complications such as pneumonia, bacterial infections and hospitalizations.
The common cold is caused by a number of viruses, e.g., rhinovirus. Colds are milder and do not cause serious health complications and hospitalizations.
Symptoms of the Flu & Colds
Flu symptoms include: fever, chills, extreme fatigue and weakness, muscle pain, headache, vomiting.
Cold symptoms include: runny nose, stuffy nose, coughing, sneezing, mild headache.
Nature’s Relief offers natural products to combat the cold and flu:
- Immune Boosting – Proteins, called Cytokines are produced by Chaga thereby raising the white cell blood count. This can help fight infections, from minor colds to life-threatening illnesses
- Anti-Aging Properties – Chaga is very high in anti oxidants. Less oxidative stress causes less physical signs of aging such as wrinkles, sagging skin and grey hair.
- Prevents and Fights Cancer – Triterpenes, compounds found in Chaga, cause tumour cells to self-destruct. Unlike other cancer treatments, however, Chaga does not appear to harm healthy cells.
- Lowers Cholesterol – Chaga creates many anti oxidants that may reduce LDL (Bad) Cholesterol. So Chaga may be seen as useful in the fight against cardiovascular disease.
- Nutrient dense super food – Chaga is very rich in phyto-nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Chaga offers a rich source of daily nutrients that helps to maintain optimum health.
- Turkey Tail has shown to have immunomodulatory effects and helps to assist the body to fight infections and other illnesses.
- Turkey Tail mushrooms are also revered for their potential anti-tumor mechanisms and ability to treat pulmonary diseases.
- This mushrooms most important phytochemicals are protein bound polysaccharides. The functioning of blood vessels improves when taking PSK, it also has the ability to restore antibody production in cancerous patients. PSK acts directly on tumor cells as well as indirectly on the host to boost cellular immunity.
- These mushrooms have shown anti-tumor activity with regards to fibrosarcoma, melanoma, mammary, colon, lung cancers and more.
- This amazing mushroom has also demonstrated antiviral activity. It is useful for upper respiratory, urinary and digestive tract infections, as well as a curative to liver ailments.
CBD helps to reduce inflammation in the body and manage pain. Supplementing with CBD oil increases cannabinoids and restores balance to the endocannabinoid system. The human body has an endocannabinoid system (ECS) that receives and translates signals from cannabinoids. It produces some cannabinoids of its own, which are called endocannabinoids. The ECS helps regulate functions such as sleep, immune-system responses, and pain.
Nature’s Relief CBD Probiotic capsules form the foundation of good and optimal gut health. It is specifically formulated to improve gut health. Good gut health is essential for a healthy immune system, optimal brain health and general overall health.
Your gut is also linked to your immune system. A gut that is inflamed can result in defective immune function, where your immune system over responds (overactive immune response) to a large molecule, toxin or microbe that has now passed across the inflamed gut wall. About 80% of the immune system is located in the gut. If you do not have a healthy gut you cannot have a healthy immune system. An unhealthy immune system can cause infections, inflammation and autoimmune diseases. The brain and the gut are connected. Stress can affect the brain and gut connection in a negative way, increasing the risk of gastrointestinal disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease, peptic ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
Nature’s Relief also offers consultations with qualified healthcare professionals. Have you got the cold or flu? Please come to our store to have yourself assessed today.
