"To minimise the spread of colds and flu, people should try to keep theirdefenses up and their exposure to the virus down." Dr. Arien van der Merwe, a specialist in natural medicine suggested oneform of defense should be to "take herbs such as Echinacea...[as it] improves general immunity against infections and as an adaptogen, alsosupports the body during stressful times." (reference)

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