Seasonal colds – learn how to support the body and the health of the immune system (P)

In the cold season, the body’s immunity must fight seasonal colds and flu.

We’re talking to Dr. Alin Popescu, Alevia medical advisor, about how a can help us immunity strong to meet the challenges of this period.

How do we distinguish cold from the flu season?

Both colds and flu are viral infections, which are transmitted through the air, by coughing and sneezing or by contact with contaminated surfaces. However, they are caused by different viruses. To distinguish them, we pay attention, first of all, to the symptoms.

In the case of a cold, we are talking about a slow and slight evolution, with moderate fever, mild headaches and muscle aches, moderate cough, but instead with intense sore throat and severe nasal congestion. The flu starts suddenly and violently, with high fever, severe muscle pain and fatigue, intense cough and severe headache.

Does a strong immunity help us to prevent or cope more with colds and flu?

Definitely, the intensity, duration and extent of symptoms vary depending on the age and general health of the person affected, more precisely, the response that the immune system is able to have at the time of infection. Once the virus has entered the body, the immune system is alerted, activates the defense mechanism and begins to act to destroy it.

This struggle of our body makes us feel more intense feelings of fatigue, inflammation in the throat and nose and a generalized malaise. But we can support them, giving them enough time to sleep and rest, hydration, a light diet (lots of citrus and vegetables).

We can also use various food supplements or products that strengthen our body and make going through the disease easier. Gripalin range from Alevia, is designed for the whole family, both for children and adults and is intended for diseases of the respiratory tract, to support and protect the body in the cold season.

100% natural formula Influenza Natural Soluble combines effective remedies to prevent and combat colds and flu through a threefold mechanism: helps strengthen immunity (by standardized extracts of rosehips, echinacea, propolis), protects the respiratory tract (through the content of licorice, peppermint essential oil, eucalyptus, lemon, star anise) and supports the body in the healing process (by standardized extracts of willow, echinacea, propolis). Administered at the first signs, it helps to maintain clear airways, calm the upper respiratory tract and alleviate the discomfort caused by colds and flu.

There are also products that act both on the immune system and on the affected mucous membranes of the respiratory system, significantly reducing the signs of colds and flu. Here I would mention Optimicin, a natural antibiotic with triple action, which supports the body in the fight against bacteria and viruses.

In addition, it stimulates immunity and decreases the risk of superinfections or recurrences in bronchitis, tracheobronchitis, common seasonal upper tract infections. These beneficial effects are due to the natural ingredients in its composition: astragalus, echinacea, garlic, propolis, basil, thyme, mix of mushrooms containing beta-glucans.

A product specially designed to support the body during colds and flu is Natural Vitamin C. 1000mg, a 100% natural formula with 100% bioavailability for the immune system. It is a product obtained from standardized rosehip extract (2,000 mg standardized rosehip extract = 1,000 mg vitamin C) and is dedicated to supporting immunity for both prevention period (when administered 1000 mg / day), as well as in the period of cold and flu to support the body (2000 mg / day is administered).

Another product that we can integrate into our daily diet is Nutrinergic, the most complex Alevia formula, specially created to support the body during convalescence. It includes the complete mix of micronutrients, vitamins and minerals from natural source, to complete the spectrum of essential needs of the body both in periods of low nutrient intake, with intense effort, and in those of convalescence.

Contain 70 active ingredients (vitamins and minerals from A to Z, mixtures of vegetables, fruits, algae and mushrooms, standardized extracts) that provide the daily requirement of essential nutrients for normal activities, but also in states of deficit and increased needs such as fatigue, asthenia, lack of energy, convalescence, physical and intellectual overload.

Of course, dietary supplements do not replace a diversified and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes our body needs outside help, especially when it has to fight colds or flu.

What are the factors that negatively affect our immune system?

I would put an unbalanced diet as a priority, ie an insufficient intake of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients. Also, excess sugar consumption, smoking and alcohol consumption above the recommended limits.

Insufficient sleep, long-term stress and anxiety, obesity and poor hygiene are other factors that negatively impact immunity. At the same time, the abuse of antibiotics attacks the bacterial flora of the body, which has an important role in supporting our immune system.

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