Cold & Flu Season Survival Kit: Supporting Your Body Through Winter

Cold and flu season can feel unavoidable, but there are simple things you can do to support your immune system and feel better faster, starting at home.

What You Can Do on Your Own

Healthy daily habits make a big difference:

• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated

• Prioritize sleep, especially when you’re run-down

• Eat nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, and lean protein

• Wash hands often and avoid touching your face

• Manage stress and give your body time to rest

Supporting Your Body Through Winter

Many people support their immune health with supplements like zinc, vitamin C, and elderberry, while others choose glutathione for its role in antioxidant support, detox pathways, and overall cellular function, especially during times of stress or frequent illness. While oral supplements can be helpful, they must be absorbed through the digestive system, which means your body may not always absorb the full amount.

When IV Therapy Can Help

Even with strong daily habits and supplements, illness and fatigue can still happen. IV therapy delivers vitamins and nutrients directly into the bloodstream, allowing for faster and more complete absorption. This can be especially helpful when your body needs targeted support beyond what food, fluids, or rest alone can provide, such as during cold and flu season, periods of high stress, or when you’re already feeling run-down.

At Westwood IV Therapy, we offer several IV options designed to meet your body’s needs depending on how you’re feeling.

Immunity IV: Best for prevention or early symptoms

Designed to support immune function before illness sets in or at the very first signs of feeling run-down. This IV helps strengthen your body’s natural defenses and may reduce the duration and severity of illness.

IV Includes:

• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): A powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells, supports immune response, and aids in healing

• B-Complex Vitamins: Support energy production, help reduce fatigue, and keep blood cells and the nervous system healthy

• Zinc: Plays a key role in immune function, helps prevent infection, and may shorten the length of illness

Super Booster Immunity IV: For those wanting the highest level of immune support

This advanced formula is ideal during peak cold and flu season, times of high stress, or frequent exposure. It delivers a concentrated blend of immune-boosting nutrients to help maintain a strong and healthy immune response.

IV Includes:

• Glutathione: A powerful antioxidant that supports immune response, helps metabolize toxins, reduces oxidative stress, and supports overall cellular health

• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Helps protect against free-radical damage, supports immune defense, and promotes healing

• B-Complex Vitamins: Help convert nutrients into energy and support skin, blood cell, and nervous system health

• Zinc: Supports immune function, helps reduce the duration of illness, and aids in the body’s healing process

Illness IV: Ideal when you’re already feeling sick

Designed to help you feel better faster when symptoms are already present. This IV focuses on hydration, symptom relief, and restoring essential nutrients to support recovery.

IV Includes:

• Zofran: Helps reduce nausea and vomiting

• Pepcid: Eases stomach upset and heartburn

• Toradol: Helps relieve pain and reduce inflammation

• Vitamin C: Supports immune response and healing

• B-Complex Vitamins: Help fight fatigue and support energy levels

• Zinc: Supports immune recovery and healing

• Essential Minerals: Help reverse dehydration, replenish nutrients, and support detoxification

Choosing the right IV depends on how you’re feeling and what your body needs most at that moment. Some people prefer preventive support, while others seek relief once symptoms have started.

Supporting your body through winter is about combining smart daily habits with additional support when needed. Westwood IV Therapy is here to help you care for your health all winter long, right from the comfort of your home.