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When the Weather Outside is Frightful…
The cold, snowy weather is here, and you know what that means — lots of time spent cooped up in the warmth of your house, guilt-free. While being at home more can provide extra time for family bonding, lazily lounging by the fire and catching up on the latest must-read bestseller, it also means we may be less mindful about being healthy. It can get so cold that it’s tough to even want to head to work in the morning, let alone suit up and make the commute to your local gym for some exercise.
While indulging in holiday leftovers and mug-after-steaming-mug of hot cocoa may seem like a perfect idea at the time, it’s important to make sure you’re still providing your body with enough vital nutrients. Without a daily intake of a variety of vitamins and minerals, your immune system may not be able to perform the way you want it to. Although the thought of a sedentary winter can be tempting, it’s vital for your health to maintain a proper diet and regular exercise, enhanced by the nutrients your body needs most.
A great way to make sure you’re getting these necessary nutrients is through the use of dietary supplements. Taking Vitamin C, Zinc and Echinacea can help to bolster your immune system during this especially cold time of year.* As always, a well-rounded multivitamin is the basis of a balanced supplement regimen, and Sundown has many to choose from to meet your individual needs.* In addition, there are other vitamins, minerals, herbs and supplements that you may want to consider adding to your daily routine in order to keep your immune system in shipshape.*
So bundle up and head outside the next time it snows to celebrate your good health — and to get a little exercise! You can shovel the driveway, build a snowman (all that bending and lifting can do wonders for your core muscles), or break out the sled and reap the cardiovascular rewards of hill climbing. Sundown has the vitamins, minerals, herbs and other supplements that will keep your immune system strong so you can enjoy all the outdoor fun that winter brings.*
Vitamin C
You won’t want to do without the leading vitamin for immune support, which can be especially important during the winter months.* Vitamin C is key for the functioning of white blood cells, which are vital components of the immune system.* In addition to the nourishment it provides for immune health, Vitamin C provides superior antioxidant support, promotes healthy blood flow, is beneficial for the health of joints and helps to produce collagen, the basis for healthy skin, hair and nails.*
Zinc
As an essential trace mineral, Zinc is important for healthy immune function and can function as an antioxidant within the body.* Taking a daily dose of Zinc doesn’t only assist with your immune health; it’s essential for cell division and growth, supports brain health, and is involved with carbohydrate, protein, fat and energy metabolism.*
Echinacea
Out of all the herbs that can help support your immune system, Echinacea is number one.* It promotes the body’s natural defense system, and has been used for centuries to bolster immune health.* Echinacea can be used as part of your herbal supplement regimen any time of the year, and it is especially popular during times of seasonal change.*
 
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