When the temperature drops, your body naturally craves warming, nourishing foods – and this is more than just comfort. Traditional staples like bone broth are rich in key nutrients that support immune resilience during the colder months.

Products like Best of the Bone Chicken Concentrate make it easy to incorporate this age-old remedy into modern routines. Slow-cooked to extract collagen, amino acids and essential minerals, bone broth helps support gut health – which plays a critical role in immunity – while also contributing to joint support and overall vitality.

The concentrated format means a simple spoonful can be stirred into hot water for a daily tonic or added to soups, broths and slow-cooked meals for a nourishing boost. It’s an easy, practical way to fuel your body, support recovery and stay strong through winter.

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea), also called purple coneflower, is effective in fighting the viruses that cause colds and flu. Products are available in tablet, capsule and tincture forms; because strengths vary from brand to brand, it is best to follow the label directions.

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) has been used for over 2,000 years in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. It is highly valued for fighting colds, flu and sinus infections because it helps prevent viruses from gaining a foothold in the respiratory system.

Medicinal mushroom extracts, notably maitake, shiitake and reishi, help to bolster immunity.
Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) and oil of oregano (Origanum vulgare) are natural antiseptics. Add a few drops to the water in an essential oil diffuser and use in your home or workspace to help purify the air.

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) helps to soothe sore throats and cold sores, which can often be more prevalent in dry or windy weather. Add a few drops of goldenseal tincture to half a cup of warm water and gargle or swish around your mouth.

Garlic (Allium sativum) is probably best known for its role in supporting heart health. It contains compounds that help maintain healthy circulation and cholesterol levels. Garlic also has antimicrobial properties and may help support immune function by stimulating the production of infection-fighting white blood cells.

Bee Power Active Australian Manuka Honey is harvested by specialist beekeepers along the east coast of Australia’s pristine bushland and forests. This honey is produced by bees that feed on the manuka bush and has significantly greater antibacterial activity than regular honey.

It provides a high level of bioactivity to support health and immunity and has a long history of traditional use by Indigenous peoples of Australia and New Zealand. The activity strength (MGO rating) on the label indicates the therapeutic potency of the honey; generally, the higher the rating, the greater the bioactivity.

Your thymus gland, which governs the production of immune-supportive T-cells – your body's main line of defence – naturally shrinks as you age. This can make it harder for your body to fight off illness.

Simple measures such as taking appropriate vitamins and herbs, managing stress and getting enough sleep can help support healthy immune function.

Areas that are particularly vulnerable to germs, such as the eyes and throat, are protected by mucous membranes. However, overheated indoor environments can dry out these barriers, leaving them less effective.

Keeping throat support products such as lozenges on hand can help soothe a sore throat and provide comfort when dealing with seasonal congestion.

Revive your winter wellbeing with:

• Warm, nourishing foods and daily immune support
• Balanced nutrition
• Calming rituals and quality sleep support