Maintaining immunity and intercepting illness with the power of plants

As the seasons change, our routines change with them. The mornings get darker, the evenings draw in and, after a busy summer, autumn can be a good time to take stock of how we’re feeling and what we need to support our wellbeing.

There are no shortcuts when it comes to feeling well. A varied, nourishing diet, regular movement, time outdoors, good-quality sleep and staying connected to the people around us all play an important role. But sometimes, particularly when we’re feeling run down or recovering from a period of illness, we might also look for a little nutritional support.

Two products we’ve been reaching for this autumn are Zell Oxygen Plus and Immunocomplex, both from Dr Wolz.

Zell Oxygen Plus: nutritional support when you need a little lift

Zell Oxygen Plus is a liquid nutritional preparation containing a combination of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients involved in normal energy metabolism.

It’s one to consider when you’re feeling depleted or recuperating and looking for some additional nutritional support. Think of it as a traditional-style tonic for those times when you feel like you could do with a little extra support as you get back into your usual routine.

It's the one we are reaching for to help maintain our immune systems on a day-to-day basis (whereas the next product is more powerful for retaliation against an active virus — keep reading for more on that).

Its liquid format also makes it an easy addition to a daily wellness routine.

It's a staff favourite, too! Here's a testimonial from Ciara, who works on our shop floor:

"One of my friends suggested I take Dr. Wolz's Zell Oxygen at the start of this flu-like sickness I got, and day by day the symptoms have disappeared and my energy levels were basically back to normal. This is a very good an effective product if you struggle with sickness and feel like the symptoms linger on for weeks. I highly recommend."

Immunocomplex: nutritional support for the colder months

The other bottle we’ve been reaching for is Immunocomplex.

Where the Oxygen Plus is excellent for maintaining immunity, Immunocomplex is particularly useful when you find yourself battling an active virus.

This liquid nutritional preparation combines nutrients and plant-based ingredients, including beta glucans, and is formulated to support normal immune function.

For many of us, autumn marks the beginning of the season when coughs, colds and bugs seem to become more prevalent. While no supplement can guarantee that you won’t get sick, Immunocomplex can be part of a broader approach to looking after your nutritional needs during this time of year.

It’s particularly appealing as the weather gets colder and we’re spending more time indoors — but, as ever, it’s best viewed as part of the bigger picture rather than a magic solution.

For little ones: KinderImmun

For families looking for nutritional support for children, Dr. Wolz KinderImmun is formulated specifically with growing children in mind.

It combines a range of nutrients and plant-based ingredients, including zinc, vitamin C from acerola, vitamin D, selected B vitamins, beta-glucans, bifidobacteria and inulin. Vitamin D contributes to the normal growth and development of children’s bones, while zinc and vitamin C contribute to normal immune function.

It can be particularly useful to have on hand during busy periods such as the school term, when children are growing, active and exposed to all the usual seasonal bugs. KinderImmun is suitable for children from 2 years of age, with the recommended amount varying according to age.

The foundations still matter most

It’s worth saying that no nutritional preparation can replace the basics.

Eating plenty of plants and a varied diet, moving your body in ways that feel good, getting outside during daylight hours and prioritising sleep are all important foundations for wellbeing. So too is making time for the people, activities and little rituals that help us feel like ourselves.

Sometimes supporting our health is less about doing more and more about paying attention to what we already know makes a difference.

And that brings us neatly to another area of health that we’re becoming increasingly interested in: the relationship between what we eat and how we feel.

There’s growing interest in the connection between nutrition, mood and overall wellbeing, and it’s a fascinating area that goes far beyond simply counting calories or individual nutrients.

This autumn, we’ll be exploring that relationship in more depth — looking at how the foods we eat can form part of a holistic approach to feeling well, supporting our energy and nourishing both body and mind.

In the meantime, if you’re feeling a little depleted after a busy summer, autumn can be the perfect opportunity to slow down, check in with yourself and think about what you need to feel your best.

Feeling depleted or in need of an immunity boost? Dr. Wolz complexes are now stocked on organico.ie