1 - 30 APRIL 2019

Autumn Boost

Mbali MapholiConsultant Dietitian

The change of season is now knocking at our door step, in South Africa we are about to move from what has been a very hot yet wet summer to Autumn/Fall.

Our bodies have to change and adapt to the change and start of the new season. Autumn is a season that presents a lot of different bacteria that expose us to common colds and flu and other related diseases. Hence, it is important to have a strong immune system. An immune system that moves as fast and as competently as do cold viruses—by constantly remaking and renewing itself to fight off new challenges.

It’s an arms race—your immune system against the hordes—of viruses, bacteria, rickettsia, mycoplasma, fungi, pollutants, and many other substances living and not. Good thing for you the immune system operates almost immediately through forced evolution that creates new antibodies (among other chemicals) that fight off cold viruses in varied, subtle ways.

There are ways to help boost immunity (Immune system defense activity)

• AdoptaHEALTHYDIET - particularly increased intake of vegetables, fruits, herbs. Scientific evidence is positive, and supports that getting more plants into your gut probably changes viruses and bacterial populations in ways that may help keep colds at bay. They also require necessary substances for the immune system to function, and may directly, through micro RNAs, affect immune function. Basically, eating healthy foods that have a variety of vitamins and minerals help keep colds and flu at bay.

• Regularlywashyourhands:Certainly try to do it A. Before and after meals B. After shaking hands or handling kids. C. When you wake and before you sleep—which can help ritualize both activities in ways that condition them more effectively.

• KEEPACTIVE:How does physical activity limit colds? Remember, the body is a giant, psychologically sophisticated information processing unit. How physical activity helps reprogram such a complex system mainly involves guesswork. It appears that more physical movement directly jacks up immune cell activity, and through increased blood flow, shifts those cells around to places where they may be more useful. Also, greater physical activity generally exposes people to different populations of cold viruses—letting your system learn to fight them under better conditions

• SLEEPwell: Several studies demonstrate that relatively small decreases in sleep efficiency (time asleep divided by time in bed) make people more susceptible to colds and other infections.

Eating a healthy balanced diet is at the center stage for boosting our immunity. However, some people depending on age, gender, activity level, disease severity, genes, environmental factors, tend to have higher nutritional requirements of vitamins and minerals essential to boost immunity. These people tend to need supplements to help boost their immunity.

Yours in Health, Mbali

Boosting Immunity this Fall

Dietitian Supplement Recommendation to help boost immunity this fall

1. Defender – for acute protection against common colds and flu

2. Phytogard – for overall boost of immunity and response to disease related to common colds and flu

3. Respitron syrup – for the relief of allergic reactions associated with change of season

MonthlyHEROPackPack includes Ultragard Forté 30's, Teagard Rejuvenate (20 teabags), Aloe Power (1 litre), Marina Spa Wonder Liquid (250 ml) and African Potato (60 capsules)

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UltragardForté® is the nutritionalsupplement for overall wellbeing.

TeagardRejuvenateA special herbal tea to rejuvenate body and mind.

AfricanPotatoHerbal capsules with hypoxis extract & phytosterols formulated to support a healthy cardiovascular system and provide overall wellbeing.

MarinaSpaMarine based seaweed liquid that revitalizes the body, nourishes, energises and moisturises the skin, reducing minor skin irritations, spots and blemishes. Promoting overall wellbeing.

AloePowerThe combination of Aloe Vera, Vitamin C, Ginseng, Sutherlandia and Chinesegreen tea promotes a healthy immune system, alertness and relieves shortterm fatigue.

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AloeVera:used in herbal medicine for boosting the immune system and enhancing general wellbeing.

Ginseng:used in herbal medicine as a supportive therapy in the promotion of healthy glucose levels, to help relieve nervousness and maintain a healthy immune system.

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A combination of antioxidants withgarlic & grape seed to help boost thebody’s immune system especiallyduring the colds and flu season.

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Defender (60 capsules)

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FoodState® Vitamin C supplement for a healthy immune system.

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C-Gard (30 tablets)

lnfagard, with powerful ingredients such as Echinacea, Goldenseal and Garlic, should be used to help the body manage symptoms such as: Coughing, Sneezing, Body aches and pains, Sore throats, Congestion, Chills, Upset stomach.

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A supplement that provides support to the body’s defence mechanisms against respiratory disturbances.

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Respitron Syrup (250 ml)

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Supplement that supports normal psychological function and mental performance.

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Mental Fitness (30 capsules)

A supplement that provides support to the body’s defence mechanisms against respiratory disturbances.

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Respitron (30 tablets)

Respitron tablets:• Quercetin–bioflavonoidthathasantioxidant

properties to the protect cells from stress caused by free radicals.

• Garlic – provides support in the maintenance of normal function of the immune system.

Mental Fitness:• Ginkgo Biloba – helps to enhance

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Neurotron (60 capsules)

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Neurotron capsules:• Valerian - traditionally

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• 2TeagardRejuvenateTeabags• 1LargeLemon,Sliced• 2PiecesGinger,RoughlyChopped• 1TablespoonHoney

1. Combine the teabags with 3 cups of boiling water in a teapot.

2 Add the lemon, ginger and honey and lettheteainfuseforfiveminutes.

3. Drink a cup of tea three times a day.

for the relieve of cold and flu symptoms

RecipeHerbal Tea

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