Remedies for winter ailments

Winter is coming... but does that mean we should hate it?

But why does winter make us feel so cold? We're free to curse the gray, icy weather, but what's the point of that if not to turn the iron in the wound (and for a long time, since the winter season is the longest)? Speaking of wounds, isn't it precisely because winter makes us sick that we tend to take it personally? And what can we say about those endless nights and sunless days that leave our souls bruised?

The battle against the weather may be lost, but we can arm ourselves against all the winter dangers that threaten our physical and mental health.

Colds and flu

These dreaded ailments attack us as soon as the first cold winds begin to sweep across our regions... leaving us no respite until months later, long after the official return of spring.

Germs are omnipresent in our environment... but why can't we live together peacefully?

An armored immune system can send them scurrying without flinching. Our white blood cells have the ability to detect and destroy bacteria and viruses before they even get started. So it's in our interest to provide these valiant little "soldiers" with everything they need to stay in top form.

Here are the essentials to put on your supply list:

- Rest - lack of sleep will always be a sworn enemy.

- Liquids - water, herbal teashot juices with cinnamon and ginger.

- Laughter - your immune system works better when you're in a good mood (no kidding!).

• Vitamin C - You may not feel like salads and fresh fruit in January, but it would be wrong to deprive yourself of the produce of the earth. Cook vegetable soups, simmer fruit with spices and take vitamin C supplements to boost your white blood cell production.

• Echinaforce® - the ultimate tool to help white blood cells spot intruders and knock them out in no time. Take it every day to keep germs at bay.

Cough

Coughing, which is a reflex, is not necessarily a symptom to be neutralized - we cough to expel unwanted matter from our lungs. A good cough will propel secretions upwards, towards the outside world, where they will cause less harm than if they remain stuck to your lungs. Less beneficial coughs, which are also more irritating, are those that result from inflammation of the throat tissues, or that torture your lungs without freeing you from anything.

- To soothe your throat - suck on Echinacea lozenges lozenges or Santasapina candiesuse the Sore throat spray with echinacea and sageand drink hot herbal teas flavored with ginger, cinnamon and a dash of lemon juice or Echinaforce hot drink.

- To soothe bronchial tubes - use Bronchosan with ivy and thyme; plants that help reduce spasmodic coughs while clearing mucus to help the lungs get rid of it more easily.

Fatigue

We often tend to feel more tired during the winter months. There's more than one reason for this: our bodies have to fight the ambient cold, we're exposed to less daylight and our metabolism naturally slows down.

- Stay active to counterbalance your slower metabolism.

- Expose yourself to as much light as possible - if the sun is already down by the time you finish work, make an effort to get out at lunchtime.

- Feed your glandular system. Énergie Vitale will help relieve stress and energize you by strengthening your adrenal glands. This remedy also has a very calming effect on the nervous system and pituitary gland, helping to soothe the mind and thus sleep better and reduce internal tension.

Circulation

Does winter make you feel perpetually shivering? Do you notice frostbite on your shivering extremities? Worse still, have you been diagnosed with Raynaud's disease? You need to activate your blood circulation to properly irrigate all parts of your body, otherwise winter promises to be more difficult in remote areas! In plain English, this means that if they're short of nutrients and oxygen, areas such as the feet are likely to become devitalized and sensitive, prone to injury and prone to skin problems.

- Engage in light but regular physical activity, even if it's just a five-minute walk around the block before bedtime. breakfastAnother five minutes at lunchtime and a brisk walk to the mailbox in the evening. Or go up and down the stairs a few times in a row. In short, get your blood flowing.

- Make your own ginger or other herbal teas to stimulate circulation.

- Watch your shoes! Shoes that are too tight aggravate circulatory problems.

• Ginkgo biloba - the plant par excellence for improving blood circulation in the extremities: head, fingers, feet and other hard-to-reach areas... Note, however, that ginkgo biloba is contraindicated if you are taking anticoagulants such as aspirin or warfarin.