Flu Fighters - Natural

As soon as you start feeling run down or have other flu-like symptoms, such as headache, body aches, chills and fever, take these herbs and vitamin products that support immune function and fight virus and feel like yourself again.

Oscillococcinum  works naturally with your body to reduce the duration and severity of flu-like symptoms. Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic product. Homeopathy is a system of medicine established in the 19th century by a German physician named Samuel Hahnemann. Its basic principles are that "like treats like" and "potentiation through dilution." For example, in homeopathy, influenza would be treated with an extreme dilution of a substance that normally causes influenza when taken in high doses.

Sambucol, a black elderberry extract, appears to short-circuit flu symptoms, a new study shows. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans and can be used by adults and children from 4 years old. Sambucol was developed by a world renowned scientist who recognized the potential of the antioxidants present in the Black Elderberry. The unique preparation method for the standardized Black Elderberry Extract used in Sambucol preserves and maximizes the naturally occurring health benefits of the berry. Sambucol has been laboratory tested and the benefits published in international clinical trials. Sambucol has been used by millions of people worldwide.

Emergen-C Immune Plus® System Support with Vitamin D 

• 1000 mg Vitamin C
• 1000 IU Vitamin D
• B Vitamins
• Zinc
• Antioxidants and Electrolytes
• Larch arabinoglycan
• Beta glucans

Vitamin D -Recent research suggests vitamin D plays an important role in regulating immune system function
Antioxidants - Vitamin C, zinc, and manganese are essential nutrients for maintaining a healthy antioxidant response.

Larch arabinogalactan Arabinogalactan is a starch-like chemical that is found in many plants, but it is found in highest concentrations in Larch trees.  It is used for infections, including the common cold, flu, H1N1(swine) flu, ear infections in children, and HIV/AIDS.

Beta glucans are sugars that are found in the cell walls of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, lichens, and plants, such as oats and barley. They are sometimes used as medicine. Beta glucans are used for high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, and HIV/AIDS.