So I decided to give them a go, every morning for the last 30 days I have added a teaspoonful of Pukka’s Elderberry Syrup to my herbal tea. It tastes really yummy! I am going to continue taking it over the festive period and will update you with my results but so far so good!!!
Below is some of Sebastian Pole’s top tips for keeping well this winter. Sebastian is Pukka Herb’s co-founder and master herb smith. He formulates all the company’s teas and supplements, and is a registered member of the Ayurvedic Practitioners Association, Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine and the Unified Register of Herbal Practitioners.
1. Move over Echinacea, elderberry is the new superfood
Many
recent studies have shown that elderberries can neutralise 10 strains
of the ‘flu virus. Packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants, elderberries
can ease symptoms like fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue, cough, and
body aches.
To make the most of the protective properties
elderberries have to offer, and introduce some of their natural goodness
into your diet, take one teaspoon of Pukka’s Elderberry Syrup up to
three times a day. If you’re starting to feel rundown, try three
teaspoons a day and you may be able to beat that cold or flu – or if you
are already suffering you may be able to shorten your flu duration by
half. The syrup also tastes great meaning it’s perfect for the little
ones in the family too, give them just half a teaspoon up to three times
a day.
2. Stay hydrated
As the months get colder,
many forget it is important to drink lots of warm water and stay
hydrated in winter. It is paramount to maintaining tiptop health because
when hydrated, your body is better able to flush out toxins and fight
bacteria. You’ll also benefit from boosted energy levels and improved
concentration. If you do catch a cold or a nasty flu bug, dehydration
can make your symptoms worse so keep your fluid levels up.
One
way to drink lots of water and simultaneously help you stay warm in
winter is to enjoy herbal tea.
3. Get rest
Late
nights and early starts can take their toll on your body if you don’t
get enough hours each night. The body is said to repair and rejuvenate
itself when it rests, so it’s imperative you give your body the chance
to do so. Try to get at least seven to eight hours sleep a day to let
your body’s cells, tissues and organs repair themselves and keep your
immune system strong.
4. Keep exercising
When it’s
cold and wet outside it’s tempting to stay indoors and sit in the
warmth, but do try to fit your usual gym session or weekly run in. It’s
not just to keep fit, but to build your army of antioxidants that will
help you fight the viruses that are everywhere in the season.
5. Massage yourself
The
cold weather often brings with it aching joints and ‘frozen shoulder’.
To offset this seasonal tendency, massage yourself with warm oil. When you’re finished have a hot shower and rub the oil off your
skin with a towel.
What do you do to keep colds at bay over winter?
Love Ashly xxx
