It's the season;  shorter days,  cooler weather,  invitations to holiday

parties, colds and flu.  Colds and Flu??  No way!!

Now is the time to perk up your immune system with effective cold and flu fighters.

While there is some controversy as to the effectiveness of herbs and supplements preventing colds , they can certainly help in lessening the effects and duration of one.

Number one on your list should be Vitamin C.  Your best choice would be Ester C as it is non-acidic and is absorbed  much better than regular Vitamin C.  1000 to 3000 milligrams can be safely taken and does wonders to speed up the healing process

Echinacea can also be effective in helping you get over a cold faster.

A great product is Kama Caze.  This chewable power house contains Beta Carotene, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Echinacea.  We get many reports from customers on how effective they have found it.  

Wild oil of Oregano is fantastic in fighting upper respiratory infections.

It is especially good for infected sinuses.

In Israel,  elderberry extract has been tested as an excellent flu fighter.  Check out Sambucol, Sambuguard or NOW Elderberry Extract Capsules. 

We also have  a homeopathic remedy called Homeocoksinum for flu symptoms.

For those who find  the time change and the increasing darkness

causing sleep problems, trying either Melatonin or 5HTP can be a great help as both will help to raise seratonin  levels

All of these products are available at Healthy Alternatives.  Drop by the store and the friendly staff will be happy to talk to you about these and other supplements  to help you through the winter.