Getting enough rest when you're battling a cold or flu is crucial for your body's recovery.
Cepacol® understands the importance of allowing your immune system to fight back and heal from illness, knowing that disrupted sleep can hinder your recovery process. Sleep deprivation can negatively affect your immune system's function, impairing your chances of a full recovery.
Cepacol®, known for its sore throat lozenges and hot medication, highlights the benefits of getting sufficient rest while dealing with a cold or flu:
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Boost the Immune System: Rest is essential for maintaining a strong immune system. During sleep, your body produces infection-fighting substances like cytokines, which help combat illnesses. Getting enough rest allows your immune system to function optimally, leading to a faster recovery.
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Speed up Recovery: Resting enables your body to focus its energy on fighting off viruses. By conserving resources normally used for daily activities, sleep allows your immune system to concentrate on healing and repairing damaged cells. Sufficient rest gives your body the time and energy needed for quicker recovery.
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Prevention is Better Than Cure: Adults who regularly sleep for five or six hours per night are four times more likely to catch a cold compared to those who get at least seven hours of sleep. Inadequate sleep can lead to increased inflammation levels, potentially making individuals more susceptible to colds.
Cepacol® offers relief through its Cough & Cold Range, designed to address various cold and flu symptoms. The range includes lozenges, throat sprays, medicated drinks, and syrups, providing convenient solutions tailored to your needs.
The new addition to the Cepacol® Cough & Cold range is the Cepacol® Plus Cough & Cold Syrup. Specifically formulated for nighttime use, this syrup combats coughing. It contains a unique herbal blend of ivy leaf, pelargonium, and valerian extract, providing both sleep support and relief from cough and cold symptoms.
If you're experiencing cold, cough, or flu symptoms, Cepacol® offers effective solutions to alleviate your discomfort.
The new range of Cepacol® products is available at leading pharmacies and retailers across the country. For more information, visit www.cepacol.co.za and engage in conversations on Facebook.
References:
- Sleep Foundation. How sleep affects immunity. Available from: Link. Last accessed May 2023.
- Restonic. Why sleep is a powerful weapon against the flu. Available from: Link. Last accessed May 2023.
- NPR. Sleep more, sneeze less: Increased slumber helps prevent colds. Available from: Link. Last accessed May 2023.
- CEPACOL® Plus cough and cold syrup approved professional information, February 2022.
