CANADIAN PHYSIQUE ALLIANCE DECEMBER ISSUE | Page 56

The goal of using nutrients for the common cold is to help strengthen the immune
system to allow the virus to run its course with as little discomfort and disruption to
daily life as possible.
Vitamin A: Vitamin C: Vitamin D:
Promotes growth and
tissue repair/helps
heal inflamed mucus
membranes Helps to decrease
inflammation and
speed up healing Immune boosting
properties and
decreases
autoimmune
activity
Maltake/ Shiitake/
Reishi extract: Probiotics:
Immune boosting
and antiviral
To help replace and
maintain beneficial
and friendly bacteria
Astagulus:
Helps promote the
multiplication of the
white blood cells that
are vital for fighting
infection
Remain as active as possible and keep your body moving. Remaining sedentary will
probably make you feel worse and doesn’t support your body in the healing process
– moving around helps to loosen built-up mucus and fluids. Moderate exercises
should make you feel better; HOWEVER, be a good judge of your symptoms and
make the call if you should go to the gym during the early stages when the virus is
most active and easy to pass on. Try to keep active in your own home and be
considerate of fellow gym-goers that are trying to keep healthy and avoid sickness.
Be respectful and wipe down machines and equipment after use if you decide you’re
okay to make it to the gym.
Stay Strong and Healthy this winter!
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