Business Traveler, November 2017
November 2017 n 43 Visit businesstravelerusa com Well Being n WHAT TO TAKE for a post flight cold Pelargonium sidoides This extract of the geranium root has been widely used in Germany since the 1980s for colds and flu because of its antiviral properties The health claim Kaloba by Schwabe Pharma a licensed herbal medicine that contains extract of pelargonium attacks the viruses that cause many upper respiratory tract infections The evidence Research from the University of Chicago found that pelargonium shows promise as a treatment for respiratory infections A review of eight trials by the respected Cochrane Collaboration concluded that Kaloba may be effective in alleviating the symptoms of acute rhinosinusitis and the common cold n Kaloba 780 10 for 30 tablets from schwabepharma co uk Also marketed in the US under the names Umcka and Zucol Vitamin B complex The eight types of B vitamins play a role in regulating the nervous system releasing energy from food delivering oxygen to cells and tissues and making red blood cells The health claim Supplementing with B vitamins can reduce the impact of harmful pollutants on the body The evidence A recent study from City University in Hong Kong found that taking a daily B complex supplement could offer some protection against the impact of PM25 a microparticle in pollution that is small enough to enter the respiratory system and cause inflammation throughout the body An earlier Australian study found that high doses of B complex helped to protect against the effects of occupational stress in a group of executives n 999 100 tablets Nature Made at Walgreens WHAT TO TAKE to fight pollution If you take prescription medication or have a chronic health condition always consult your doctor or a pharmacist before taking supplements 1 3 TOP TEN SUPPLEMENTS WHAT TO TAKE when youre under pressure Ashwagandha Ashwagandha is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as an adaptogen a herb that helps us to cope with the effects of stress The health claim Ashwagandha is the perfect herb for the 21st century as it both calms and energizes and is helpful for assisting deep sleep and calming nervous tension says herbalist Sebastian Pole Its affinity for the adrenal endocrine and nervous systems point to its use in any imbalances affecting our energy or vitality The evidence Ashwagandha was as effective at reducing the symptoms of anxiety as the prescription medication lorazepam It also significantly improved resilience against stress in a group of participants who took the supplement for 60 days n Organic India Ashwagandha 1774 90 count Walmart 2
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