With winter near, cold and flu bugs are having the time of their life. Bodies are more susceptible to those pesky germs when there is less daylight, colder weather, and people have stresses running high with the holiday season. Now is the time to build up one important trace element- Zinc. Your body needs Zinc everyday in order to do many important things, including the following:

•   Strong immunity *
•   Maintenance of positive mood *
•   Mental clarity *
•   Restorative sleep *

Foods naturally high in Zinc include some unusual suspects:

oysters, shellfish, herring, nuts, eggs, chicken, turkey, fruits, veal liver, pumpkin seeds, roast beef, tahini, Alaska king crab, lamb, and even fruit and vegetables naturally have some Zinc in them. But with the help of some others, consumers are reporting much higher levels of success rates in overcoming this winter’s cold & flu.

Historically, families have relied on Elderberry for centuries. Native Americans routinely used it for parasites, bruising, sprains, and immunity building. Celtic traditions respected the plant’s ability to protect, induce vivid dreams, and to heal.

Modernly, science has backed much of what our ancestors already knew. Studies report that Elderberry shortens the duration of flu symptoms, such as fever, fatigue, headache, sore throat, cough and body aches. Elderberry has even been proven to be effective against numerous strains of influenza.

Umckaloabo is not a well-known herb. But it should be because its beautiful and it packs a punch. This South Africa root is antibacterial and effective in combating infections, especially in the respiratory system.* Aside from fighting infections, it also dissolves tough mucus, and shortens the duration of illness.* It’s well tolerated by children and has an appealing taste, even to the most delicate palette.