HEALTH REPORT
5 Echinacea: A wealth of evidence shows that this herb is highly effective in fighting viruses that cause colds and flu, as well as improving resistance to other infections and recurrent ailments, such as vaginal yeast overgrowth, urinary tract infections and ear infections. It stimulates immune system cells that fight infections and boosts the T-cells’ production of interferon, a natural virus fighter. 6 Probiotics: These bolster immunity by actively growing the population of beneficial bacteria in your gut, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacteria, which prevent the overgrowth of ‘bad’ bacteria and yeast. Clear your throat Throat lozenges provide fresh-tasting relief for a sore throat when needed; however, not all lozenges are created equal. Throat lozenges which are listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as complementary medicines have therapeutic active ingredients, and provide all-round assistance via essential oils, nutrients and herbs specifically targeted at different areas of immune system support and symptom relief. For example: Menthol Evidence on the therapeutic attributes and safe use of menthol dates to the early 1900s, and it is commonly used in throat lozenges. Menthol has a long history of use in traditional Western herbal medicine as an analgesic, to relieve the symptoms of sore throat and pharyngitis. It has a
cooling effect, which is also indicated in traditional Western herbal medicine to relieve a scratchy throat. As an active ingredient in lozenges, menthol therefore provides effective symptomatic relief and is beneficial for people with sore throats.
harder to help your immune system when
you are fighting infection, is even better. Lozenges that contain therapeutic
amounts of zinc and vitamin C have been scientifically indicated to support immune system health and function. Vitamin C is internationally recognised as contributing to the normal function and maintenance of the immune system, by aiding immune functions of both the innate and adaptive immune systems. Zinc is essential for many of the bodily functions and systems, and is a key nutrient for the immune system and immune response. Zinc affects numerous aspects of the immune system and is essential for normal development and function of cells mediating innate immunity. Vitamin C and zinc are also antioxidant nutrients, reducing free radicals formed in the body. So - next time you need symptomatic relief for a sore throat, try a lozenge with a formula that is based on clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of echinacea, eucalyptus, peppermint, vitamin C and zinc to both ease a sore throat and support your immune system, and which contains these ingredients in therapeutic amounts.
Lozenges containing therapeutic amounts of zinc and vitamin C have been scientifically indicated to support immune system health and function.
Eucalyptus and peppermint These two essential oils produce a mild vapour, comforting the senses and also giving the throat a cooling sensation. Zinc and vitamin C A lozenge that reduces symptoms of a sore throat is important because we want to feel well – however, one that actively works hard to keep you healthy, and works even
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