The best thing we can do for our immunity is focus on the key pillars to good health being sleep, stress, nutrition & exercise. To furthersupport your immune system, you can take supplements for key ingredients such as vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc. 

Vitamin C, zinc and vitamin D support your immune system day-to-day and help you build resilience ahead of cold & flu season. When you’re sick, potent combination formulas can provide relief from symptoms and get you feeling better sooner. Andrographis, ashwagandha, Siberian ginseng, echinacea and medicinal mushrooms (such as Reishi & Shiitake) can help you fight common cold symptoms.

There are 5 symptoms of the common cold being sore throat, coughs, fever, fatigue and phlegm or mucous. Some people may also experience headaches, sneezing, red or itchy eyes and a runny or congested nose.Immune Defence has been formulated to relieve the 5 common cold symptoms so you can feel better sooner.

Foods containing vitamin C (citrus fruits, capsicum, grapefruit juice) andzinc (seafood, red meats, legumes) are particularly beneficial in boosting the immune defences. Some people find benefit in consuming ginger, garlic, honey and lemon (and when combined with boiling water, can make a delicious, immune-supporting tea).

Despite these terms being used interchangeably, a ‘cold’ and the ‘flu’ are VERY different in 3 main ways: symptoms, duration & severity. 

Common Cold 

Onset gradually, usually resolve within 7 to 10 days, and are milder in intensity with symptoms such as sore throat, coughs, runny nose, phlegm & fatigue. 

Influenza (‘Flu’) 

Onset quickly, typically last 1-2 weeks, and are more severe in intensity leading to risks of complications (i.e. pneumonia). Symptoms include more severe forms of those experienced during a cold, often also characterised by a fever, shaking chills, muscle & body aches, and a ‘hacking’ cough. 

If you suspect you have the flu, it is best to seek medical advice from your trusted healthcare professional.