At Kardish, we spend our days talking with Ottawa about their Health & Wellness needs. There's nothing we love more than working with a customer to find a product that can make their life better. 

Over the years, we've noticed that there are certain supplements that our community just can't get enough of! We want to share them with you today so that you can kickstart your health journey in 2022. 

Without further ado, here are our top 8 supplements and their benefits!

	Kardish Magnesium  Increases relaxation. Improves overall health.
Kardish Probiotic Improves gut health, digestion, and overall wellbeing.
	Kardish Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies Helps you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Kardish Elderberry & Zinc Boosts your immune system and increases energy.
	Kardish Collagen Helps you maintain a youthful appearance. Strengthens bones.
Kardish Oil of Oregano Boosts immune system and fights infections.
	Kardish Vegan Protein Helps build and maintain healthy muscle. Check out this chocolate protein muffin recipe by Kardish Owner, Melinda Assaf!
Kardish Omega-3 Supports cognitive health and brain function.

This year, staying healthy has been on everyone’s mind. But what can you do to help your body fight infections?

As it turns out, there are plenty of simple, everyday actions you can take to strengthen your immune system. Unsurprisingly, most of these behaviours are habits that doctors frequently suggest to boost your overall health and well-being. So it makes sense, right?

Here are some of the top tips from experts to ensure that your body is at its best the next time you come down with a cold or flu.

Take a Vitamin C supplement.

Vitamin C is a natural immunity booster that can significantly improve your health. Vitamin C can be found naturally in several fruits and vegetables, including oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, spinach, and tomatoes. However, cooking or heating any of these foods reduces the efficacy of the Vitamin C content so a supplement is necessary to maintain the daily intake needed for a healthy diet. Kardish offers several Vitamin C supplements at all 7 locations across Ottawa. By adding more Vitamin C to your diet, you will be boosting your body’s immune system, helping produce more collagen, and improving your overall health with the help of just one supplement.

Get enough sleep

As with so many health issues, one of the most effective ways to keep your immune system in fighting shape is to make sure you are well-rested. Experts suggest getting a regular 7-8 hours of sleep a night to maximize your body’s ability to fight off infections. Keeping regular sleep hours can help, too. Try waking up and going to bed at the same times each day to keep your body in tip-top shape.

Keep stress low

Believe it or not, your stress levels directly affect your capacity to prevent illness. So if you tend to have high stress levels day-to-day, consider what you can do to cut down pressure in your life. For some people, that means adopting a meditation practice, staying more organized, or spending more time doing what they love. For others, it means cutting down on commitments to ensure that they have enough downtime each day. If that seems extreme, just remember—your health is worth it!

Eat right

One of the best things you can do to help your body combat infection is to ensure you’re getting all the nutrients you need regularly. There is no need to adopt a whole new diet. Instead, just follow the basic principles of healthy eating. Eat natural, real foods, including plenty of vegetables, and enjoy lots of variety in your diet.

Avoid smoking and drink in moderation

It will likely come as no surprise that smoking is bad for your immune system, as it weakens key organs that defend your body against infection. As for drinking, experts say that a few drinks now and then are fine. However, moderation is key. Binge drinking should be avoided o help your body stay at its best.

Get (some) exercise

Exercise can be helpful to your immune system, but extreme workouts are not necessary. A little moderate activity each day is all your body needs to boost its reaction to infection. Consider getting out for a walk each day, biking to the store, or fitting in a quick 20-minute workout throughout the day.

Once the fall and winter hit, it is so important to implement immune boosting techniques and products into our routine to stay healthy during the colder months. With these simple products and tips, you can ensure that you are proactive about your immune system and overall health.

One of the most common immune-boosting products is Vitamin C! A quick and easy way to add Vitamin C to your wellness routine is with a powder format. The Kardish Vitamin C crystals mix into any beverage quickly and easily, so this can be an easy addition to your morning routine. Kardish Vitamin C Complex is always gluten-free, vegan friendly and non-GMO. They can also be enjoyed by the whole family, safe for anyone ages four and up. Try adding this quick step to your routine and reap the immune-boosting benefits. Also, available in capsules!

Another popular option to boost your immune system is Elderberry. Elderberry is known for boosting the body’s immune response by increasing white blood cell production and helping to lessen the symptoms of viral infections. Kardish Elderberry Syrup and Gummies are a great choice to soothe those frustrating cold symptoms. So next time you feel the beginning of a cold or viral infection, reach for elderberry in any of its many forms to help bring you back to your best self. 

Echinacea is another very popular choice to boost your immune system and help with cold and viral infection symptoms. This is a great supplement to introduce to your wellness routine as it can significantly improve your immunity by targeting white blood cells and boosting your immune response. Echinacea is also high in antioxidants which in turn can help to keep your immune system thriving. Try our Kardish Echinacea capsules!

With so many effective immune-boosting options available, it should be much easier to prioritize and keep your immune health at the forefront. By keeping our immune systems thriving, we can enjoy more time feeling our best and less time worrying about colds and viral infections.