Winter is well and truly upon us in here Northern Hemisphere. People are sniffing, coughing, spluttering and sneezing everywhere you go. A cold every now and then (say two or three times a year) is normal – in fact, they’re good for our immune systems (including children). However, some people may be heard complaining about having a colds all winter – one after the other, or being unable to shake their child’s cough. Cue sleepless nights, fatigue the next day, aches and pains and poor appetite and whatever else comes with a cold/flu depending on the virus. Yes, it’s a fact: 66 to 75% of colds are caused by 200 different viruses which is why there is no effective antiviral for the common cold. For the flu, a jab may be on offer, but the leading doctors only recommend those for people at high risk, given the potential for side effects and development of resistance.
So, what can you do when it’s cold and damp and you have to go to work, the kids have to go to school and the bugs surround you? You can put these tips to use - some simple, good food and nutrition tips to help strengthen your natural defences this winter:
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