Supplements to Help Adjust during Season Changes

An increasing number of people are turning to nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, and more to keep their bodies healthy. When taken safely, they can energize the body, decrease disease symptoms, increase mood, cleanse the digestive tract and much more. Many people choose to take a simple multivitamin daily, which is good for providing vital nutrients that are not gained from one’s diet.

However, it is also beneficial to take other supplements as well, based on current symptoms. These days, one option, which is gaining in popularity, is to take supplements based on what season it is. Because different seasons bring different problems and illnesses, this is a great way to maintain the health of the body. As seasons change, the needs of the body change as well.

Winter to Spring

Spring is the perfect time to cleanse the body. It is great to have a cleanse once a year and choosing the period after the harder winter months is often the best option. In particular, individuals should focus on cleansing the liver, which stores toxic wastes. In addition, springtime brings many allergies, which can be combated with supplements.

·         Milk Thistle is a great liver detoxifier. It can help clear out toxins from foods, drinks, chemicals and more. Milk thistle, also known as St. Mary’s thistle, usually comes in capsules or as a liquid.

·         Quercetin and bromelain are useful for decreasing seasonal allergies. Quercetin decreases the body’s release of histamines; bromelain decreases inflammation and coughing and clears up sinus congestion.

Spring to Summer

As the months change from spring to summer, many individuals are seeking to lose weight. They wish to look good in less bulky summer clothes and to have a body of which they can be proud. The best way to do this is to focus on the digestive tract and on supplementing with healthy fats.

·          Probiotics greatly help the digestive tract to absorb the nutrients from food. Probiotics are the healthy bacteria usually found in the digestive tract. However, during illness or while taking medications, these natural probiotics can be significantly decreased.

·         Omega-3 fish oil is one of the healthiest known fats. Not only is it excellent for cardiovascular health, but also it increases lean muscle mass and decreases fat stores.

Summer to Autumn

When the months become cooler, the body is more prone to seasonal illnesses, especially coughs and colds. A few supplements are particularly known to shorten the duration of these illnesses or to decrease the unwelcome symptoms. Other supplements strengthen the body’s immune system to fight off foreign bacteria and viruses.

·         Vitamin C is one of the most well known nutrients for fighting viral infections. While it does not cure the common cold, it can decrease the symptoms as well as decrease one’s chances of acquiring a cold.

·         Zinc has been shown in studies to significantly shorten cold symptoms. This was proven in a study performed at the Cleveland Clinic; the study can be seen at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8678384.

·         Echinacea also strengthens the immune system, decreasing the severity of a cold and decreasing the possibility of succumbing to a cold.

Autumn to Winter

As autumn changes to winter, the days become shorter and sunlight is much weaker than it was in the summer months. This in turn creates lowered moods and decreased energy. Supplements taken during the winter should focus on increasing mood and on giving individuals the energy they need to accomplish their tasks each day.

·         Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin. However, during the winter, when the sun does not shine as much, this supplement can help improve mood.

·         Calcium is mostly known for improving bone health. In addition, it also helps with the absorption of vitamin D in the body.

·         B vitamins are quite beneficial for increasing physical and mental energy.

Although a multivitamin can be quite helpful in promoting overall good health, specific supplements can greatly increase physical and mental wellbeing during seasonal changes. Throughout the year, individuals should focus on cleansing the body, decreasing unhealthy fat buildup, decreasing allergies and infections and increasing mood and energy. These ten supplements are some of the best options that can be found over the counter.

Author Bio

Ron Thompson writes for Del-Immune V®, a unique probiotic supplement made from the lactobacillus rhamnosus which is a natural immune system boosterand offers how to treat sinusitis. Visit their website here: http://www.delimmune.com/solutions/low-immune-system/