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28 Apr 2010

Stay healthy this winter

2 mins to read
Catching a cold may seem like an inevitable part of winter, but with some simple lifestyle tips you can help to keep your body healthy all year long.


Your kids are coughing, your partner is sniffling and your colleagues have been sneezing all afternoon. With germs lurking everywhere, you may feel like it’s only a matter of time until the dreaded winter cold catches up with you. Luckily, there are a few easy things you can do to help protect against winter nasties. Here are our top tips for staying healthy this flu season.

Eat right
Your immune system is your body’s top defence mechanism against the many germs, bacteria and viruses that abound in winter. Eating well not only helps maintain a strong immune system, but it also helps you to recover more quickly if you do fall ill. Include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, drink water regularly and choose whole grains, lean meats and low-fat dairy products.

Rest up
Everyday pressures and lack of sleep can negatively impact your immune system. Head to bed early every night and aim for eight hours of sleep. If you’re feeling overly stressed, try trading your morning coffee with a calming herbal tea. A relaxing form of exercise like yoga or pilates may also help to soothe your body and mind.

Wash your hands
This is Blackmores blogger Jodi van Dyk’s number one tip for stopping the spread. “The germs that can linger on a person’s hand after they have sneezed or coughed tend to hang around for a while,” she says. “Be sure to wash your hands often, for 15-20 seconds at a time, and avoid touching your mouth, eyes and nose.”

Supplement support
You can also help support you body’s immune system by topping up with the following products from Blackmores:

  • Blackmores Immunodefence™ is a combination of key immune nutrients that play a role in supporting the body’s immune system. It contains lactoferrin, a peptide found in whey protein that boosts immune cell activity, Vitamin D which may help the body’s defences against everyday viruses such as the common cold, and zinc. Adequate levels of zinc are important to support healthy immune resistance.
  • Blackmores Cold & Flu Day/Night is a potent herbal combination that provides relief from symptoms such as blocked nose, headaches, coughs, body aches, pains, and fever. It also supports your immune system which fights colds and flu, and may help you to recover from colds more quickly.
  • Blackmores Kids Immunities™ is a great-tasting chewable tablet formulated with a good dose of vitamin C plus four additional key immune nutrients, vitamins A, D,E and zinc, to support growing kids’ immune systems.


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