Fall is almost here, with back-to-school routines, cooler weather, colourful leaves\u2014and cold and flu season, bringing back sore throats, coughs, and flu-like symptoms. Here are useful tips to ease discomfort and support wellness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The throat, like the nose, is a key airway exposed daily to germs. Most sore throats (70\u201390%) are viral; 10\u201320% are bacterial. These few tips can help to ease the discomfort:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Coughing is a natural reflex to clear irritants like mucus, dust, or viruses. It can linger and disrupt sleep. Try to manage a cough with:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Fever, chills, and fatigue can be draining. Rest is essential. Try these useful natural hacks:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Prevention is key. Support your immune system with:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Boiron Essentials* for Cold & Flu Season<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you feel a cold or cough coming or just flu-like symptoms, it\u2019s best to react quickly. Be prepared with these must-haves on hand in your family\u2019s pharmacy:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Stodal\u00ae Mutli-Symptom<\/b><\/a>*<\/b>, a homeopathic medicine for the relief of cold symptoms like nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, minor sore throat, dry and wet cough and chest congestion*. Non-drowsy and with no dye, it can be used day & night and is offered to adults & children 12 years +.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Coryzalia Children<\/b><\/a>* is a homeopathic medicine that relieves colds and cold symptoms, like nasal congestion, runny nose, and rhinitis. For children 1 month to 11 years, it comes in sterile, drinkable, easy-to-administer unit-doses. Sugar-free, dye-free, and preservative-free, Coryzalia is hygienic, convenient, and easy to carry anywhere.\u00a0<\/p>\n Children\u2019s Stodal Herbal Syrup<\/b><\/a>**: a new plant-based syrup for Kid\u2019s Cough and Cold<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n Traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve Cough & Cold symptoms, this syrup is made with 100% naturally-sourced plant extracts (Ribwort plantain, Scots pine, Marshmallows), which complimentary action helps soothe the upper respiratory tract. It\u2019s alcohol-free, preservative-free, dye-free, allergen-free, vegan, and gluten-free. Designed for kids aged 5\u201314, with a pleasant taste and an easy-to-use cup, it\u2019s a natural ally for relieving children\u2019s cough and cold.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Be prepared with Oscillo!<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n A homeopathic medicine that relieves flu-like symptoms like body aches, headaches, fever, and chills, Oscillococcinum<\/b><\/a>* also helps to reduce their duration. It comes in pre-measured, easy-to-swallow doses, is non-drowsy, and contains no dye or preservatives, for day or night use. A true ally in relieving flu-like symptoms for the whole family.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n *These Boiron\u2019s health solutions may not be right for everyone. Always read and follow the label; these claims are based on traditional homeopathic references and not modern scientific evidence.<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n ** Traditionally used in herbal medicine; used as a supportive therapy in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (e.g., common colds)<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n References<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n 1 <\/b>Canadian Family Physician \u2013 Acute Sore Throat<\/a>;\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n 2 https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/common-cold\/in-depth\/cold-remedies\/art-20046403<\/a> ;\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n 3 https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cold-and-flu\/overview<\/a>;\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n 4 Chronic Cough \u2013 Calgary COPD & Asthma Program<\/a>;\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n 5 GoodCaring.ca \u2013 How to Cough Up Phlegm<\/a> ;\u00a0<\/p>\n 6 Mayo Clinic \u2013 What to Do If You Get a Respiratory Infection<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n 7 Mayo Clinic \u2013 Cold Remedies: What Works, What Doesn\u2019t<\/a>;\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n 8 \u202fBest Health Magazine \u2013 Natural Home Remedies for Colds and Flu<\/a> ;\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n