Seasonal Support Information:

As the summer sun yields to the autumn winds, so too, it seems, does our immunity.  Every year, nearly 110 million Americans will suffer from the common cold or flu.  In fact, an American adult can expect to suffer from two to four episodes per year!  With all the “gesundheits!” in the air, isn’t it time you did something more than just wait?

Boosting the immune system is critical for maintaining optimal health.  A strong immune system ensures that the body will respond effectively to the potentially harmful viruses and bacteria that try to invade our bodies.  Seasonal support’s comprehensive formula now makes it easy for anyone to address issues of comprised immunity.

Many of the ingredients contained in this support formula have been used for centuries by Europeans and Native Americans to ward off infectious agents. Additionally, by painstakingly evaluating the most up-to-date immunity research, Progressive Health has gone to great lengths to ensure that you receive the benefits of the modern nutrition.  We at Progressive Health believe that Seasonal Support exists as the most comprehensive immune supporting supplement today.   

Cold and Flu, At A Glance:

You may of remember your mother saying, "Bundle up, it's cold out there and I don't want you to get sick!"  Although most colds are caught in the fall and winter, cold weather does not cause illness.  So, with all do respect to your mother, she was wrong.

It is true that the common cold virus loves cold weather, in fact it thrives in colder temperatures when there is low humidity.  But illness has nothing to do with a lowering of body temperature, instead, a cold or flu is the end result of an infection of the upper respiratory tract from a given virus.

There are over 200 known viruses that can cause the common cold.  The most common are the rhinoviruses; accounting for nearly 50% of all cases.  These nasty invaders can cause symptoms ranging from head and nasal congestion, to sore throat, coughing, headache, and water eyes.  Most colds clear up within a few days, but if your immune system is not functioning at optimal capacity, a common cold can lead to a more sever illness like bronchitis, sinus infection, ear infection, and even pneumonia. 

The Progression of the Cold and Flu:

Colds almost always begin with some form of throat irritation and stuffiness in the nose.  The virus acts rapidly and within hours, full-blown cold symptoms can arise. 

• A low-grade fever is common, although temperatures can reach as high as 103 degrees in susceptible individuals. 
• Nasal discharge is also quite common.  It may last from 1-3 days and can become yellow to greenish in color. 
• The dreaded cough is usually the last symptom to appear.  It can persist for more than two weeks if not properly addressed.

The classic symptoms of influenza may take up to four days to present.  When symptoms do appear, they are usually abrupt and severe.  Symptoms include; headache, muscle and skeletal pain, extreme fatigue, and fever up to 104 degrees.  Children may experience vomiting, diarrhea, and infection.  Thankfully, most flus only last for four to five days.  But again, if your immune system is not functioning as it should, illness can last for more than one week.