Tips for cold and flu prevention

1. Eat Immune-Positive Foods

Vitamin C is definitely a cold-fighter, so eating foods high in vitamin C (berries, oranges and other citrus fruit, etc) is beneficial. Some other foods that have purported immune-enhancing actions include garlic, yogurt, and most fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants found in fruits are also known to help boost your immune system. ARONIA-PASCOE® has the highest content of powerful berry antioxidants available.

2. Wash Your Hands

This may be the most overstated – but most important – protection of all. Washing your hands frequently with hot soapy water will destroy most viruses so that when you do rub your eye or eat your sandwich, you are less likely to get infected.

3. Keep the Immune System Sharp

Having your immune system on high alert – particularly if you are prone to colds and flu's – is a good
idea throughout the season. The flu shot doesn’t do this: all it does is prime your immune cells to
remember a specific strain of the flu virus. But for broader protection, consider a product with low dose Echinacea such as PASCOLEUCYN® which you can take occasionally throughout the cold and
flu season to give your immune system a head start.
PASCOLEUCYN® Forte is available from your health care professional and can be used once or
twice per season to protect against the flu.

4. Alkalinize

An acidic environment in the body will cause your immune system to work less well than it should. It is important to keep your body more alkaline through your diet and by using products such as pH-balance PASCOE®, which binds excess acids and removes them from the body. A proper acid-base
balance in your body is important for all aspects of health.

5. Keep the Lymphatics Moving

Lymphatic system

The lymphatic system is the body’s most underrated system. When you get swollen lymph nodes, it is a sign that your immune system is working hard. That’s because the lymphatic system is extremely important in fighting infection. The lymphatic system is how your army of immune cells gets around, eliminating any bacteria or virus that gets by the barriers of your skin and mucous membranes.

By improving the health of your lymphatic system, you can naturally increase your army’s response to foreign invaders like viruses. The most potent remedy available is LYMPHDIARAL®. Don’t underestimate the importance of this remedy in improving not only resistance to colds and flu's, but many other chronic illnesses!

6. Protect Mucous Membranes

It’s no secret: cold and flu viruses – as well as more serious pathogens – enter your body through mucous membranes. These tissues line the nasal passages, throat, eyes: anywhere the interior of the body meets the air. The mucous membranes secret mucous which traps foreign particles, also contains antibodies which help in defence. Little hairs called cilia move foreign particles (such as bacteria) out of the nose and respiratory tract. This is why you cough, sneeze, and get a runny nose when you have a cold.
Keeping the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract healthy is particularly important for defence against cold and flu viruses. SINUPAS® and TONSILLOPAS® contain ingredients that can help with protecting mucous membranes.

6. Take action

For the best results, try PASCOE CANADA’s complete line of cold and flu remedies. TONSILLOPAS®, PASCOLEUCYN®, SINUPASTM, and GRIPPSTM can last all winter to help you defend against colds and flu's naturally. Be prepared this season!

The full PASCOE range is available through IHC Naturopathic Doctor, Anouk Chaumont.