{"id":29812,"date":"2020-01-25T23:13:03","date_gmt":"2020-01-25T22:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutreov.com\/blog\/non-classifiee-en\/lhiver-la-saison-preferee-des-maladies\/"},"modified":"2023-08-09T09:39:07","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T07:39:07","slug":"lhiver-la-saison-preferee-des-maladies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutreov.com\/en\/blog\/sante-en\/lhiver-la-saison-preferee-des-maladies\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter, the preferred season for illnesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s no secret that viruses love winter! Although cold, flu or gastroenteritis are the top trio of these illnesses that invite themselves for the holidays only to spoil them, they accompany a number of other seasonal hassles that we could really do without.<\/strong><\/p>\n \n \n \n

Good news, there are various solutions for preventing winter ailments while naturally strengthening <\/strong>
our immune defences.<\/strong><\/p>\n \n \n \n

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Plants and essential oils to fight colds<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

Although often quite mild, the common cold tends to cause fatigue especially during a recurrence. On average, an adult suffers between two to five colds <\/strong>
per year <\/strong> whereas a child can suffer up to ten colds over the same period.<\/p>\n \n \n \n

As regards plants that are beneficial to our respiratory health,andrographis<\/strong> is particularly beneficial in supporting the natural defence system, particularly in the upper respiratory tract. To be taken at the earliest symptoms.<\/p>\n \n \n \n

Elderberry,<\/strong> recognised for its soothing effects since ancient times, is its ideal supplement for supporting the natural defence mechanism particularly in the upper respiratory tract.<\/p>\n \n \n \n

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Let's not forget peppermint which, in essential oil form,
soothes sore throats.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/div><\/div>\n \n \n \n

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Hive products, for stimulating
the immune defences<\/h2>\n \n \n \n
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Tireless workers, bees are also busy helping to protect our health. Indeed, honey, propolis, pollen and royal jelly<\/strong> can help us to stay physically fit during the winter months.<\/p>\n \n \n \n

Mainly made up of water and sugar, honey<\/strong> is enriched with enzymes by bees during successive regurgitations. It therefore becomes an exceptional source of proteins, amino acids and polyphenols with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.<\/p>\n \n \n \n

Propolis<\/strong> comes from the tree resin used by bees to build and clean their hive. Containing a high proportion of essential oils, it also contains vitamins, trace elements and various flavonoids.<\/p>\n \n \n \n

Royal jelly<\/strong> is not derived from plant material, it is exclusively produced by the honey bees for feeding the larvae and the queen bee. A source of vitamins B and C, it also contains various amino acids that stimulate the body.<\/p>\n \n \n \n

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Marine magnesium for combating
fatigue<\/h2>\n \n \n \n
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Although it is not directly intended for winter ailments,
marine magnesium <\/strong> obtained through the concentration of purified sea water
helps to combat the fatigue that arises as a result of them.<\/p>\n \n \n \n

It is therefore a valuable ally to have around for promoting sleep
which can sometimes be difficult when your respiratory tract is congested or when your have a cough.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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