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Winter Wellness Part 2

By Chris Jensen, November 3, 2009  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Chris Jensen

In Part 2 of our series on natural health during cold and flu season, we'll hear about how the immune system works, which supplements have been shown to support wellness, and some of the best ways to help maintain health year-round. Malia Curran, MS, MPH is a nutrition consultant and speaker, and sees clients in the Denver, CO area.

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tara says ...
I am getting really excited for the Holidays, but dreading the flight, I guess I am a germ freak. I will be building up my immune system prior to flying this year.
11/20/2009 1:06:36 PM CST
Gloria says ...
Great podcast, and very good timing... our house has been battling colds for the entire month.
11/15/2009 10:11:32 AM CST
Kila says ...
Whiteblood cell count is so valuable for keeping us healthy.
11/15/2009 9:53:21 AM CST
Jill says ...
I hear what you are saying about multi-vitamins, but I feel like they tax the kidneys. Herbs seem like a better way to go.
11/15/2009 9:56:36 AM CST
Rory says ...
Astragalus? I had never heard of this before.... I'll look into it at your stores.
11/15/2009 10:05:07 AM CST
Connie says ...
Zinc is an interesting suggestion. I take source natural's wellness formula which is a great way to get a big burst of immune defense in one stinky shot :)
11/15/2009 10:09:37 AM CST
Katie says ...
WFM carries a Zinc chewable for kids which we have been using with our kids this season. The taste is a bit rough for them, believe it or not they actually prefer wellness formula to zinc :O
11/15/2009 9:47:05 AM CST
Mindy says ...
I saw the Elderberry signs in your store, they look great. My grandmother always told me that Elderberry wine has medicinal properties.
11/15/2009 9:59:35 AM CST
Cal says ...
I just learned about Zinc last year. Seems to really help with my wellness.
11/15/2009 7:18:16 PM CST
Sue says ...
200 viruses which can cause colds, wow!
11/15/2009 7:21:09 PM CST
Molly says ...
I love the last tip! I sound like a broken record, telling my kids to wash wash wash their hands.
11/15/2009 7:27:01 PM CST
Karen says ...
There is a great post here about the medicinal value of Elderberry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambucus
11/15/2009 7:30:24 PM CST
Colleen says ...
Boy the kids at our school have been very very sick lat month. 2 in 5 kids per class were out. Some had to go back to school before they were really over their flu and it just keep cycling. We have a bunch of signs up reminding people to wash their hands.
11/15/2009 7:33:45 PM CST
Mary says ...
Multi vitamins work great for me, not to mention they are colorful! I still try to get most of my vitamins from fresh veggies.
11/15/2009 7:40:39 PM CST
Kim says ...
Good follow up to Wellness 1. I noticed your store has disposable hand wipes by the front entrance. Good touch!
11/19/2009 4:16:49 PM CST
Allen says ...
Not sure if this is true or not, but I have heard liquid vitamins are much easier to assimilate for the body. I switched over to these about 6 months ago, not to say I can tell a difference one way or the other.
11/15/2009 9:15:25 PM CST
Lilia says ...
I noticed Malia Curran is on several of your podcasts. I enjoy the simplicity in which she delivers information for difficult subjects.
11/18/2009 2:50:07 PM CST
Suzanne says ...
I really enjoyed learning about your take on wellness. I agree it is so good to build up our immune systems before we are exposed to viruses.
11/18/2009 2:24:46 PM CST
Maggie says ...
I agree with others here- it is important to support the system with Vitamin C especially in the winter when we naturally eat less citrus. Good job!
11/18/2009 2:29:49 PM CST
Angel. says ...
Tis podcast is impressive. So much good info. I want to mention how impressed I am with your store staff. I asked some questions on a recent visit, about Arnica and the amount of knowledge they shared was brilliant!
11/18/2009 2:31:58 PM CST
Liz H. says ...
Multivitamin support is a very good way to balance out wellness-nutrition. Washing hands of course is the easiest way to help each other reduce the spread of viruses.
11/18/2009 2:42:11 PM CST
Paula says ...
Great follow up for the first wellness podcast. WE have been taking wellness formula, and the kids have actually become use to the flavor.
11/03/2009 6:51:47 PM CST
tonya jones says ...
HELLO! I miss tasting my 7 layer fiesta dip across from the hot foods section!!!!
11/04/2009 2:56:25 AM CST
Marla says ...
Great podcast, love the attention to Wellness!
11/19/2009 10:51:21 AM CST
Benni says ...
I am so happy to learn about natural remedies. It has been a tough cold season already this year.
11/19/2009 10:52:44 AM CST

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