Oct 19, 2025
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The days are getting shorter, the cold is coming, the fatigue is coming... and winter illnesses are coming if your immune system isn't back to full strength.
How to strengthen our immunity?Natural tips to adopt before winter comes
The days are getting shorter, the cold is coming, fatigue is looming... and winter illnesses are coming, unless the immune system is back to full power Christelle Pellissier
- Seasonal viruses return in autumn with an increase in cases of acute respiratory infections across the country and the epidemic threshold reaching in some areas according to French public health.
- According to GP Jimmy Mohamed, there are a number of ways to naturally boost the immune system, such as propolis, which has “antioxidant, antiviral and immunostimulating properties”.
- Food supplements based on vitamin C do not help relieve colds, according to Inserm, which notes that no studies to date have proven their effectiveness.
They are back!Influenza, Covid, Gastroenteritis, Nasopharyngitis ... Seasonal viruses do not have to wait behind them.With the beginning of spring, cases of respiratory infections began to enter the country, with the power of the epidemic of the French people.So we can say that the winter virus in the winter has officially started.But there is still time to adopt the correct reaction to (try again) to pass the drops.
If there’s one season that tests your immune system the most, it’s winter.That's a good reason to pamper it before (and why not, during and after) the seasonal virus as you prepare to face it (and why not hide from it).The good news is that there are simple, natural tips you can use to boost your immunity without (much) effort.
Pollen and other plants
As winter approaches, people often ask about the famous grandmother's recipes.In his book Better Much Better, Jimmy Mohamed talks about the cold benefits of propolis, a resinous substance collected by bees from trees.Therefore, according to the GP, it would have "antioxidant, antiviral and immune-stimulating properties".immunity "but also in the case of a cold" to limit its length and intensity".
Less well known is echinacea, a perennial plant that stimulates the immune system as viral season approaches."Many studies have confirmed its effectiveness: it will reduce the incidence of colds by 30%, recurrence by 40%, and also reduce antibiotic prescriptions," confirms the health care professional.Be careful, however, this plant is not suitable for everyone, and can not be taken especially in case of autoimmune disease.It is always better to consult a specialist before using it.
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We know the benefits of light therapy for the winter blues, but less is known about daylight on the immune system.However, a very serious study looked at this topic last spring.Conducted by researchers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand and published in the journal Science Immunology, it specifically claims that “daylight enhances the immune system's ability to fight infections.”
Yes. As the days get shorter, the light gets less. But it's even more important to take advantage of the light from sunrise to sunset and get as much fresh air as possible.
Vitamin C shot in my opinion?
Every year, at the same time, dietary supplements based on vitamin C prove to be a miracle cure against seasonal viruses, especially the flu.But what is this really?At the risk of disappointing others, no research – to date – has proven that the addition of vitamin C has any beneficial effect on the flu, whether in terms of frequency, duration or intensity, as shown by INSERM.
The scientific research organization also recommends "beware of excessive consumption of vitamin c in the form of food".It is best to include it in the diet in the form of fruits and vegetables, which confirms that "vitamin C can be covered in fruits such as blackberries and vegetables and vegetables in particular, especially in parsley and feijoa in particular.
Our health department.All your efforts (and our wise advice) may not be enough to protect your immune system and thwart plans for seasonal viruses.Regardless, barrier movements (at the same time) are still valid and help limit the risk of contamination.Public Health France recommends wearing a disposable mask, especially as soon as the first symptoms appear, washing hands regularly with soap and water (and not just fingertips, everywhere), and sneezing and coughing into the elbow.There are many simple actions that help prevent the rapid spread of seasonal viruses.
