A steaming mug of NeoCitran is the go-to comfort for a lot of Canadians the moment a cold or flu takes hold — hot, lemony and knock-you-out for the night. It soothes, but between the drowsiness and the sugar many people would rather support their body through a bug more naturally.
If you want to feel a little more human while a cold or flu runs its course, here are the natural picks people reach for.
Why colds and flu knock you flat
A cold or flu is your body working hard to fight off a virus, and the run-down feeling is part of that effort.
- Your immune system in overdrive, throwing its energy at clearing the virus and leaving you drained.
- Inflamed airways, bringing the congestion, sore throat and cough that come with the territory.
- A heavy, run-down feeling, as aches, chills and fatigue signal your body to slow down and rest.
The short version: a cold or flu is your body fighting a virus, and gentle natural support helps it do that work while you rest and recover.
Your natural toolkit — and which to reach for
Here are the picks people reach for at the first tickle and through the worst of it. If a cough hangs on afterwards, see our stubborn cough guide.
Gripp-Heel — reach for this at the first run-down, achy, feverish signs of a bug.
Engystol N — reach for this for broad immune support when a virus is going round.
Gelsemium Homaccord — reach for this for that heavy, droopy, chilled and achy flu feeling.
Echinacea Compositum — reach for this for deeper immune support when you are really run down.
Simple things that genuinely help
- Rest properly — sleep is when your body does its best repair work.
- Sip warm fluids often to stay hydrated and soothe the throat.
- Keep the room warm and the air humid.
- Ease back into your routine slowly once you turn the corner.
The bottom line
A cold or flu asks you to slow right down, and gentle natural support plus real rest help your body do what it does best. United Remedies is here to see you through to the other side.
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