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Parkes Phoenix

Winter Wellness

July 10, 2020 By Maggi Barnard

It can be difficult to stay motivated about your health in winter. The colder weather and limited sunshine make it hard to stay in a routine and can have a damaging effect on your heath as we enter the cold and flu season.

But don’t let winter get you down, here are a few helpful tips to staying healthy.

• Remember to hydrate – in winter we tend to be less thirsty – aim to drink around two litres of water per day.

• Fill your diet with fruit and vegetables; eating a nutrient rich diet can help boost your immunity.

• Get some exercise; studies show people who engage in regular, moderate exercise have an increased immunity.

• If appropriate, take a vitamin or supplement – it isn’t a miracle cure, but can have a positive effect in treatment and prevention. The popular ones are vitamin C, zinc and echinacea.

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient needed for growth, repair and immunity. Evidence is limited in its effective protection from colds, but some studies have shown it can reduce a cold by 24-36 hours. (recommended product: Blackmores BIO C)

Zinc is a naturally occurring element, which we only need in small amounts. Similar to vitamin C, evidence suggests that zinc may be able to reduce your symptoms by about a day. (Recommended product: Blackmores Immune + Recovery. This product also contains vit c and echinacea.)

Echinacea is a herb that has been used to treat colds for centuries. While evidence is mixed, experts are certain that it has a positive effect when treating colds. (Recommended product: ArmaForce)

Pop into store today to have a chat about which products are right for you!

Parkes Pharmacy
Metro Plaza, Parkes
Ph: 6862 2411
www.parkespharmacy.com.au

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