Health Hotline Magazine | November 2026

Cold & Flu Season is Here… Are You Ready?

By Lindsay Wilson

We are about to enter the depths of cold and flu season, which starts in October, peaks through the winter months, and starts to taper o in the spring. Are you ready? Or, more specifically, is your immune system ready? There’s no real guarantee that you’ll never get sick, but you can nourish your immune system so it’s primed and ready to mount an attack when you need it to. Our immune systems are made up of many di erent types of specialized cells, from macrophages to natural killer cells, and like every other cell in the body, they depend on nutrition for optimal functioning—a well-nourished immune system is more resilient and better equipped to handle an infection, lessoning symptoms, duration, and severity. The best plan of action is to take steps early on to enhance your immunity. Many of the supplements listed below should be taken daily to support the healthy functioning of your immune system over the long-term, while others are what to reach for when you first feel something coming on.

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