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The good news is that there are some natural ways to boost your immunity that could help you avoid the symptoms of seasonal cold and flu.
Every year, our chances of getting sick soar as the temperature drops. 
The good news is that there are some natural ways to boost your immunity that could help you avoid the symptoms of seasonal cold and flu.
Firstly, let’s take a look at why we’re more prone to getting sick during the winter months.
1: We spend more time indoors
In summer our catch-ups with friends and family are usually outdoors, whereas winter we retreat indoors. This puts us in closer proximity to others, and as we all now know, indoor gatherings = higher chance of infection. And with more people in the room…other odours may present themselves. Purifying the air with your diffuser is a fragrant way to keep things fresh and safe.
2: Colds love the cold
According to research*, certain cold and flu viruses thrive and survive better in chillier, drier environments and as a result, are able to infect more people.
3: Our Vitamin D levels drop
Shorter days and more cloud cover means we’re exposed to less sunlight and our Vitamin D and melatonin levels drop, which may compromise our immune systems and decrease our ability to fight off viruses.
With all this in mind, it makes sense to fortify your body’s natural defences as best you can, safely and naturally. Lifestyle is obviously a major factor here – eat well, drink less alcohol, get plenty of sleep, wash your hands and take time to chill out. All of these things will help you to stay healthy. But you can also supplement these positive lifestyle choices with a range of natural remedies.
3 of our favourite general winter wellness remedies
At the first sign of a cough or sniffle, place 1 drop of Ginger Oil and 1 drop of Peppermint Oil on a chewable, high dose Vitamin C tablet. Chew well and repeat up to 6 times daily. This will not only stimulate your glandular system, it will refresh your breath too.
Drink 1 drop of Lemon Oil in 1 litre of water to fortify and cleanse, or 1 drop in 1 litre f hot water with honey for effective cold relief.
Diffuse a combination of 2-3 drops Eucalyptus Australiana Oil, 2-3 drops Lavender Spike Oil, 1-2 drops Kanuka Oil and 1-2 drops Thyme Oil for therapeutic respiratory and immune support.
*https://news.yale.edu/2015/01/05/cold-virus-replicates-better-cooler-temperatures