From the common cold to the flu, seasonal illnesses can disrupt your life and take a toll on your health. At Balance of Life Clinic in Medina, OH, we help patients take proactive steps to deal with seasonal illness and other health challenges that affect them at different times of the year. Here, we explain how natural therapies can help stimulate your body’s self-healing mechanisms and ease the effects of seasonal illnesses in winter, fall, and throughout the year.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that’s known to boost the immune system, fight off infection, and support recovery from seasonal illness. When ultra-potent vitamin C supplements are taken every two hours as tolerated, they can stimulate the production and function of white blood cells, which help fight off infections like the common cold or flu.
Taking vitamin C supplements when you first notice symptoms like a stuffy nose, cough, and sore throat may also help shorten the duration of seasonal illnesses and ward against pathogens. Although ultra-potent vitamin C can be beneficial, it can cause side effects such as gastrointestinal problems, so it’s best to take it under the supervision of our integrative medicine providers. If it’s challenging for your body to tolerate ultra-potent vitamin C supplements, we offer vitamin C IV therapy, which may be a better option for you.
Taking high doses of vitamin D can also play a significant role in supporting your immune system when you’re sick or feel a seasonal illness coming on. When taken twice a day, 5000 IU vitamin D can help keep your immune system strong and decrease inflammation in the body. High-dose vitamin D also stimulates the production of antimicrobial peptides, which play a part in your body’s first line of defense against infection. These peptides can kill viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms that cause seasonal illnesses like sinus infections caused by allergies, the common cold, and more serious conditions like pneumonia.
While taking 5000 IU vitamin D is generally safe, it’s vital to ensure that you’re not exceeding recommended doses over the long term, as it can lead to toxicity. If you’re considering taking it for a seasonal illness in the winter or any other time of year, it’s a good idea to consult with your PCP and our alternative medicine providers, who can monitor your blood levels of vitamin D.
Taking colloidal Silver liquid at 30 parts per million (ppm) can also provide health benefits, which include immune support when you’re feeling under the weather. It’s believed that taking one Tbsp of colloidal silver every two hours can help fight off infections and reduce the severity of seasonal illnesses. Its antimicrobial effects may inhibit the growth of bacteria, viruses, and fungi and it may also support your body’s immune system by interfering with the enzymes that these pathogens need to survive and multiply.
The use of colloidal silver carries some risks and has the potential for toxicity, so talking to your doctor and taking it under the supervision of an integrative medicine provider is essential.
A dietary supplement designed to support the immune system, Viracid contains a blend of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other natural ingredients. It can be particularly useful for easing symptoms of seasonal illness and help you recover more quickly. Key ingredients of Viracid include:
The combination of herbs, vitamins, minerals, and herbs in Viracid is designed to support the immune system in various ways and help your body fight off infections more effectively. Some of these ingredients have been used in Native American and Chinese medicine for centuries and may help reduce the severity of cold and flu symptoms and make you feel better faster. Viracids should be taken as directed on the label and under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
Although these natural therapies can enhance your immune system and ease symptoms of seasonal illnesses, to avoid issues like medication interactions and other side effects, it’s a good idea to consult with our alternative medicine providers before taking them. It’s also important to understand that these supplements work best when part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
At Balance of Life Clinic, we consider your whole-body health and help bring your body back into balance with an integrative approach. We believe that our proactive and preventive stance works in concert with traditional medicine to improve your overall health and quality of life.
Whether you’re struggling with a seasonal illness or want to enhance your general health and wellness with integrative medicine, our caring team at Balance of Life Clinic can help. To schedule an appointment, contact us or call us at 330-764-4242 or toll-free at 877-764-4242. We serve patients in Medina and throughout Northeast Ohio.
3985 Medina Rd. Ste 250
Medina, OH 44256-5968
Phone: 330-764-4242330-764-4242
Toll Free: 877-764-4242877-764-4242
Fax: 330-764-3196
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8 -12 IV Therapy only by appointment
*We are not open on holidays.
Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Phone: 330-695-2137330-695-2137
