Defend and Resist

Alright, who is sniffling out there? Anyone suffering a sore throat? Or is it worse?

Now that Christmas is over, our bodies may be starting to crash. All the stress, sugar, junk food and abuse our bodies took over the last couple of days or weeks is going to catch up with us. Not to mention, it is flu season. This is a bad combination.

Don't worry too much. It is never too late to take care of yourself. Take a break, rest up a little, drink some herbal tea, and daydream about all the wonderful memories you just made with family and friends this holiday season.

If you are starting to feel that first tickle in your throat or are catching yourself looking for kleenex, then it is time for a little health boost. In our family, this is the time for Shaklee's Defend and Resist - a wonderful immune system booster. It features four clinically proven immune-supporting ingredients: echinacea, black elderberry, larch tree, and zinc. The Echinacea purpurea stimulates the body's natural resistance. Black elderberry and zinc help maintain a healthy immune response. Larch tree enhances immune support.

We love it, because it tastes great and you can swallow, chew it or crush it into a tea. Personally, I love making it into a tea. My 18 month old son loves chewing up what we call "purple delight." When you first start to feel a little cold coming on, this is what would be my first pick!

For overall immune support and to help keep you from even getting sick, my favorite supplement is Nutriferon. It is so cool, because world-renowned immunologist, Dr. Yasuhiko Kojima, who discovered interferon in 1954, has developed a unique blend of four plant extracts that boosts the body's natural production of interferon.

Interferon is critical to healthy immune function, and it has been proven by four human clinical studies. You know me, I have to do my research and have proof of a supplement before I use it. The studies have shown that Nutriferon's blend of four plant extracts has extraordinary health and immune protection benefits. My family has been using this product since last flu season, when I got fed up of taking care of a sick family. Winter is much more enjoyable when you are all healthy.

I have chatted long enough about healthy immune systems. You get back to resting and I will too!

You can find both of these products exclusively from Shaklee: http://caranitz.myshaklee.com/us/en/category.php?main_cat=Nutrition&sub_cat=ImmuneSupport