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Flax seeds (photo: Sanjay Acharya)
There are several natural ways to prevent colds and flus from striking in the first place. Whole Foods Market Whole Body Coordinator Shoshana Friedman, a health educator who had her own holistic health practice for many years, recommends natural options to help the whole family avoid getting sick.
- Start with the basics. Wash hands frequently, use hand santizers, and avoid touching your face. Friedman recommends natural CleanWell hand sanitizer. GoodGuide.com also rates many hand santizers for effectiveness and includes ingredient information to help you choose a safe sanitizer.
- Boost your immunity with antioxidants. She recommends a daily shot of black elderberry syrup as a nighttime family ritual. She also recommends oscilloccinum and Source Natural Wellness Formula, which has a powerful mix of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and herbs.
- Boost your immune system by eating well. She says it’s incredibly important to get the recommended three to five servings of fruits and vegetables (just a half cup equals one serving), especially this time of year. Give your diet a boost with supplements. Drink mixes tend to work better for kids. She says Amazing Grass wheatgrass drink mixed with soy milk is a tasty option that kids love. Omega 3s, found in fish and flax seeds, provide a multitude of benefits, including cold and flu prevention. She recommends mixing flax oil into butter when having toast. Ground flax seeds also work well mixed into smoothies or sprinkled on top of yogurt.
- Supplement your diet with daily multivitamins. Make them easier to swallow for kids by opting for gummy chewables.
To find more tips like these, information about free parenting and kids classes and events, freebies and contests, and healthy family recipes, become a fan on the Whole Foods Market Norcal Moms Facebook group.
If you still end up getting a cold and flu, Friedman has several tips for treating colds and flus with natural remedies. You can also learn more about swine flu here.
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