I hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! This newsletter contains tips to keep you healthy throughout the holiday season. Read on for more information…

5 Tips for the Winter Cold/Flu Season

1. Wear warm clothing – layer up!
2. Avoid sugar and dairy products.
3. Wash your hands (with soap) often.
4. Regular exercise keeps the body’s defenses in good order.
5. Take immune support supplements on a daily basis: Vitamin C, Zinc.

While you are sick:

1. Drink fluids hourly – mucous is mostly water. This helps the body thin mucous, urinate out toxins and keep the body from becoming dehydrated.
2. Don’t eat if you have no appetite. If you are hungry – eat easy to digest food – veggie soups, light proteins.
3. No sugar, no junk food, no dairy.
4. REST – when we rest, our immune systems are most active.
5. Take your immune supportive supplements – Vitamin A, Echinacea, Zinc, Vitamin C.

Flu Remedy – Oscillococcinum

Oscillococcinum – say that five time fast! Oscillo is a popular natural remedy for the flu. It is a homeopathic remedy based on the symptoms of the flu. It has been used for over 65 years throughout the world to treat the flu effectively and its use is supported by clinical studies.

In clinical studies – 63% of patients showed ‘complete resolution’ or ‘complete improvement’ within 48 hours. Oscillo offers improvement from symptoms of the flu without the side effects of other flu medicines. Oscillo offers best results when taken at the first signs of flu and has no interactions with other medications.

Oscillo is a must have in your medicine cabinet – pick one up today at Surat Naturopathic. Through December get 15% off Oscillo!