I have only been sick about 2 times in my adult life during winter cold and flu season!

I have worked in the medical field around sick people, only had the flu shot once,…and still, no cold or flu.

What I learned to do at work, while the flu bug tried to creep up on me, is to quickly pump my system with Vitamin C.

One day, as I was tending to a Patient, I felt my throat getting sore and scratchy.

I said out loud, “Ahhhhh no you don't!”

So I went to the juice machine, and drunk a full glass of orange juice. I did this every 1-2 hours for the rest of the day. Symptoms, gone!

But what if my Immune System is lower than yours Tiff? I catch everything!

Well, I say, pump Vitamin C in your system ahead of time-all year around.

Note: Although I never catch the flu or cold during winter, I do have seasonal allergies, so these Immune System Boosters, can also be useful for preventing allergy attacks before they happen.

Winter is upon us, but it is not here yet!

Try consuming these 10 things now BEFORE the Winter Cold and Flu Season!

1. Orange Juice

Orange Juice does the trick for me all of the time!

An 8 0z glass is packed with 125 milligrams of Vitamin C.

According to health experts, that is all you need a day. But, if you feel a cold coming on, your Immune System has already took a plunge!

You need a boost!

When I felt a cold coming on that day at work, I drunk OJ every hour. My symptoms were gone by the end of the day.

I killed the bug before it could make residence in my body!

Everyone’s body responds differently, so you may want to try drinking 3-4 oz of OJ every 2-3 hours for the rest of the day, instead of every hour.

2. Green Tea

Drink Green Tea 3 times a day to get a major boost in every area of your body, as it is said to be the healthiest drink on earth!

3. Jalapenos

Raw Jalapenos and Peppers have more Vitamin C than Oranges. Consume regularly for your ultimate Immune System boost!

4. Fruit

Lemon, Lime, and all Berries are jam-packed with Vitamin C. Start consuming on a regular ASAP !

I picked these Limes off a Lime tree on the Islands! They were surprisingly more sweet than bitter.

5. Raw Honey

Raw Honey dispels infections, and will soothe and coat your throat. You can take 1 tablespoon every 2-3 hours as you would Cough Syrup.

6. Peppermint Tea

Guys! Peppermint Tea is the bomb! If you do not have fresh Peppermint Leaves, you can literally just smell the Peppermint Tea bags, while still inside the box, and your nasal passages will instantly clear!

Vanilla Hot Toddy

7. Hot Toddy

Mix Whiskey or Bourbon with Hot Water, Honey, and Lemon Juice. Now stick a couple of Cinnamon Sticks in your glass, and you've got yourself a Hot Toddy!

Whiskey has Ellagic Acid- an antioxidant that treats infections, bacteria, and viruses.

8. Echinacea

Echinacea is a purple cone flower that looks like a daisy.

My dad was the first to intoduce me to Echinacea, before I started working heavily in the medical field. I was hesitant to even try it, because I didn’t know that much about herbs at the time.

But, I trusted my dad’s judgement, because I knew that he had been studying herbs for a long time.

Echinacea wiped my cold completely OUT!…FAST! I mean, within hours, seriously.

I thought that I was going to have to continue to take it for several days, but a couple of doses in capsule form, cleared my cold!

You can also drink Echinacea Tea, if you hate swallowing capsules.

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9. Tongkat Ali Ginseng Instant Coffee

This Coffee! Another one of my faves. Not your ordinary Instant Coffee for sure! (Introduced to me by my dad again..he’s an herbal nut!)

When I used to work in billing and collections, while everyone was drinking regular Coffee, I busted out with this!

It made the whole office smell!

Some of my co-workers began to grow really curious, and wanted to give it a try. They loved it!

It quickly boosted their productivity and energy level.

The actual natural herbs are strong. If you have never taken raw herbs, and feel that little Winter bug creeping up on you, this Coffee would be a great introduction!

Yes, it is instant, but Tonkat Ali Ginseng just may be the best Instant Coffee that you have ever tried!

10. Less Stress, Stress Less!

Lets stop torturing ourselves!

Stress puts an enormous amount of wear and tear on our whole body. It lowers our Immune System, drains our energy, and causes us to feel sick and weak-emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.

(For a lot of people, Thanksgiving and Christmas triggers their stress level, and many even die around this time of the year.)

Stress builds up tension in the body, and blocks the natural flow of air, blood, and all of the other systems in our body that is keeping us alive.

Let’s ask ourselves this question right now: “What can I do to prevent my stress levels or anxiety from going up before the holidays?”

More Things to Try Before Cold and Flu Season

.Water, of course! Triple up on hydration.

. Broccoli and Fresh Vegetable Smoothies!

. Go to bed earlier to get extra sleep.

and 1 more thing!

Passion Fruit!

I started drinking a lot of Passion Fruit juice while primarily on the Corpus Christi Islands.

As I was shopping at one of my favorite stores in Houston, Texas last week, I was happy to see that they had Passion Fruit Juice new in stock!

Passion Fruit is an exotic fruit, and a super Immune Booster! You can even eat the seeds and pulp. It’s GOOD!

The seeds are nice and crunchy, and easy to swallow and digest.

If you can get your hands on the actual fruit, you can make jelly, or add it in your desserts. Passion Fruit can also be mixed with Orange Juice and Bourbon, for a super duper Immune System boost!

Green Tea Passion Fruit from the Asian Market on South Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi, Texas.

These are all of the things that has personally helped me keep the Cold and Flu out of my body. Although I am a Natural Health Consultant, it is best that you always consult your Doctor before trying any new herb, especially if you are taking medications.