In late August or early September, we all go back to school. Even if we don’t have school age children, teach school, or even know someone who does, we all are subject to the shift that occurs at the end of Summer and the beginning of Fall. For some of us, the shift is so subtle that we only see it in emptied school-supply aisles at stores or increased traffic near a school zone. For others, this shift is the most dramatic of the year in terms of schedules and responsibilities, second only to the start of summer break.
What we all experience, directly or indirectly, are the effects of many people gathering together inside as the weather shifts into fall. A few sniffles from one person suddenly becomes cold and flu season. The good news is that there are a few proactive steps you can take to protect you and your family from illness this fall.
If you know that you or a family member is prone to cold and flu this time of year, now is the time to take Yu Ping Feng San formula. This 3-herb formula builds your immune system to help you fight off illness before it begins. The pill formula comes in bottles of 200 pills for $8. For individuals with severely compromised immunity, a cordyceps supplement is a good idea. This herb is one of the strongest immune tonics in the Materia Medica, and is used across the world, even used in cases of Avian Flu. This tonic is more balanced in temperature than ginseng. Cordyceps supplements are $23 for a bottle of 100.
Of course, all the universal health suggestions apply to building your immunity this time of year: get enough sleep, eat a variety of healthy foods (less grease!), and do regular exercise to keep your lymphatic system clean and clear.