Feel the Sniffles Approaching? Zap Them with Zinc!

Beat the cold bug and support your immune system with Webber Naturals!

It's raining and the daily temperature highs are dropping. Now this feels like fall! I love almost everything about this season: the colours of the leaves, wooly socks, the smells and sounds of crackling wood fires, pumpkin pie! But the one thing I do not love about autumn is the rise and spread of that nasty, common cold!

There may be no cure but I think I've got a few tricks up my sleeve that have always helped me keep that cold at bay...or at least very minor!

Usually the day before I catch a cold, I am sneezing. I'll wake up with a scratchy throat and sneeze all day long. That tickle in my nose just won't go away. When this happens, I immediately reach for my echinacea to give my immune system that extra boost. I bundle up with those wooly socks and wrap a fleece scarf around my neck while I enjoy a hot drink of chamomile with lemon and honey (sometimes ginger). I also try aim for an early night.

But there's more to cold prevention than echinacea. Another key ingredient in the recipe to fighting colds is zinc! Zinc is a mineral that can help boost the immune system and has been shown in studies to help reduce the severity and duration of a cold. You can get your zinc through your diet by eating foods such as oysters, roast beef, pumpkin and squash seeds, toasted wheat germ and peanuts. If you're not a fan of oysters (approx. 25 mg of zinc in every 100 grams) or find that you don't eat many of the zinc-rich foods, you can try zinc supplements (always check with a doctor first). 

So if you feel that sore throat coming along try our Sunkist Zinc Throat Lozenges and give your immune system extra strength. It may not be a cure but I'll take whatever armour I can get in the battle between the body and the cold germ!

Want to know more about the supplements that keep you healthy during the chilly months? Check out our Immune Support products and get tips from naturopathic doctor and Webber Naturals expert, Quinn Hand and her post, Stocking the Medicine Cabinet!

Stay healthy and heed your sneezes! Don't let the cold bug get the better of you!

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Looking for some good and informative reads?

Read on for eight Webber Naturals archival gems!

It's the weekend and we've got some great Webber Naturals posts from the past. With articles and tips being published everyday, it's easy for useful information to get buried in the archives. I did some digging and I've decided it's time for us to put on our glasses and brush up on our health facts! Here are eight informative posts that will keep you in the know:

I love to sleep. Fortunately for me, it's an extremely important part of our lives. Unfortunately, I, like so many others, probably do not get enough Zzz's every night. Read The Importance of Sleep for a fabulous infographic and learn why sleep is so valuable!

Feeling stressed? Deep Breath, and Relax... Breathing for healing: how the right breathing method can help you heal.

Busy schedules call for innovative fitness! Margaret Peters worked her journalistic muscle and shares how you can squeeze a workout into your day: Get Fit in a Flash? 20 Second Fitness

Coffee drinkers rejoice! There may be more to coffee than just keeping you awake! Find out in Woohoo! Coffee's Good for You!

With new TV show seasons starting up again this week after the summer hiatus, you may see more of actress and Vampire Diaries star, Nina Dobrev. I don't know about you, but every time I see her, I wish I had her flawless skin! Read Get Skin Like Nina Dobrev's with Webber Naturals and find out how you can get the Photoshop finish naturally!

That said, ladies, we will most likely still be using makeup. Know what not to put on your face. I'm Talking Toxin-free Makeup, Webber Naturals' tips for healthy skin, inside and out!

Gentlemen, I haven't forgotten you, sirs. We know life keeps you busy and you could use some quick and concise information to keep you healthy. Webber Naturals expert, Dr. Stephanie Rubino, has shared her Essential Health Tips for Men on the Go: Part 1 and Essential Health Tips for Men on the Go: Part 2!

And there you have it! Now you've got the tools to be a smart owl too! Have a great weekend everyone!

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This Motivation Monday is dedicated to helping you take an extra step to a healthier life!

What is one healthy habit that you will start today that will improve your health for tomorrow and for the rest of your life? We have some great ideas for you below!

Possible New Habits:

• Run a little farther or workout a bit harder than yesterday
• Eat more veggies with every meal
• Take a daily vitamin
• Cut back the amount of sugar in your diet or eliminate it completely
• Smile more often - it's good for your health :)
  

On our Facebook Page or Twitter, proclaim and share your new healthy habit that will change your life. It can be a little change or a major change - every action, big or small counts!

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