Your immune system is a very complex defence system that is your first line of protection in all matters related to your health. In simplest terms, it fights off potentially harmful infectious organisms in a constant effort to maintain a healthy state.

Factors that affect your immune system:

• Stress
• Poor Diet
• Drugs (including alcohol and tobacco)
• Some prescribed medications (including antibiotics)
• Physical or emotional trauma
• Genetic predisposition
• Unhealthy lifestyle
• Poor hygiene
• Exposure to infectious organisms
• Other environmental factors including weather, pollution, public health campaigns, physical home & work environment.

Try to be aware of your personal circumstances, your stress levels and how you manage them. Do you know how you relax best? I know someone who finds it very difficult to relax except when they sit by a river or have a bath.

If you are under a lot of pressure you could look at taking our Burn Out Mix and or our powerful and popular antioxidant Maritime Pine Bark which we recommend for all patients who have some compromising health problems.

The reported symptoms of most influenza strains in humans range from typical influenza-like symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat, and muscle aches) to eye infections (conjunctivitis), pneumonia, acute respiratory distress, viral pneumonia, and other severe and life-threatening complications.

Our herbal mix to boost the immune system includes Maritime Pine Bark, Gelsemium, Comfrey, Golden Seal, Hypericum, Yarrow, Garlic, Echinacea, and Thyme along with the Bach Flowers Chestnut Bud, Oak and Holly.