With summer in our rearview mirror, it’s time to look forward to fall and everything it brings:  cooler weather, pumpkin spiced everything, changing colors and the excitement of the holidays. Unfortunately, this is also the time of year flu season starts. No one wants to be down with the flu but what can you do to prevent it?  Here are a few tips on how to get ready for flu season with the right supplements.

When is flu season?

According to the CDC, the United States experiences annual epidemics of seasonal flu. This time of the year is called “flu season.” In the U.S., flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter months. Influenza activity often begins to increase in October and November. Most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, and it can last as late as May.

Reducing your risk of getting sick this flu season

While there are no guarantees that you won’t get sick this flu season, there are steps you can take to help reduce the possibility of getting sick. They include:

  • Washing your hands often with soap and water
  • Avoiding touching your nose, mouth, or eyes with your hands
  • Staying home for at least 24 hours if you feel flu-like symptoms coming on
  • Getting lots of sleep and
  • Staying well-hydrated
  • Staying away from people who are sick with the flu
  • Getting a flu shot

The suggestions above are solid options to help you stay well, but many people do not want to get a flu shot, and instead seek more natural options, such as supplements. There are a few options that may help.

Supplements that may help keep you healthy this flu season

Research indicates that many of us are turning away from the over-the-counter medicines as well as flu shots and nasal sprays, instead looking towards more natural flu remedies like increasing vitamin C intake. However, a 2013 review of scientific literature found that taking vitamin C regularly did not reduce the likelihood of getting sick but was linked to small improvements in symptoms. Wild oil of oregano and rosemary are two of the best natural remedies if your immune system is under attack by a flu or cold virus. They contain expectorant, antiseptic, and anti-microbial properties. Liquid organic turmeric helps block inflammation and cellular damage due to seasonal viral assaults. Not long ago, ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, recommended oregano supplementation to fight flu. Taking both supplements in conjunction with one another may help prevent the likelihood of getting sick this flu season.

Supplements may help flu symptoms

Tried all the tips for avoiding the flu and got sick anyways?  Supplements can help alleviate some of the symptoms! For the flu, early symptoms can include:

  • fatigue
  • body aches and chills
  • cough
  • sore throat
  • fever
  • gastrointestinal problems

Oil of oregano contains compounds and chemicals to help you feel better. It has a natural antiseptic property to help kill the virus that is living in your nasal passages and in your blood. The oil also has a strong smell that can aid in clearing nasal congestion and lung congestion to help you breathe easier. Oil of oregano also acts as a natural antihistamine which can stop that massive mucus production that comes from your nose. If you feel you’re coming down with a cold or flu, considering trying Wild Oil of Oregano to help. If your flu is causing inflammatory responses to your illness, then adding turmeric, a strong anti-inflammatory, may be just what you need. Wild Oil of Oregano with Rosemary and turmeric with liposomes make a great support combo!

It’s always best to talk to your healthcare professional on how you should prepare for flu season, but if you’re looking for more natural alternatives to stay healthy this flu season, supplements can help! Stay healthy this flu season!