A Supportive Wellness Protocol for Cold & Flu Season

Immune-Focused Recovery & Comfort Guide

When seasonal bugs are circulating, the body’s priority is simple: rest, hydration, gentle detoxification, and immune nourishment. This article outlines a wellness-focused approach designed to support your body’s natural recovery processes, promote comfort, and help you feel more like yourself again—often sooner than expected.

Inside, you’ll find two clear pathways to support your recovery:

Option 1: The DIY 8-Step Formula
A practical, accessible approach using simple household items alongside age-old cold and flu remedies traditionally used to ease discomfort and support the body through seasonal challenges.

Option 2: The Guided Recovery Approach
A more hands-on, structured pathway featuring carefully selected product recommendations, recovery meal plans, educational resources, step-by-step guidance, and optional WhatsApp group support—designed for those who want deeper support and a more accelerated recovery experience.

This is about support, not suppression—working with your immune system, not against it.

Read through the full guide before deciding which path feels right for you. You can scroll down to the second section or click the bundle link at the bottom of the page to explore our award-winning guided approach.

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Ask Juice Doctor’s 8-Step Comfort & Immune Support Protocol

Step 1: Effervescent Vitamin C + Zinc

• Purchase 4–5 packs of 1000mg effervescent Vitamin C (get some with Zinc)

• Available from most supermarkets or chemists (Boots, Tesco, Superdrug, etc.)

Why this helps:
Vitamin C and zinc are widely recognised for their role in immune cell function and antioxidant support. Effervescent forms are gentle on digestion and encourage hydration.

Step 2: Basic Comfort Essentials

• 1 pack of Paracetamol or Ibuprofen

• 1 bottle of Olbas Oil

Why this helps:
These are used strictly for symptom comfort—supporting rest, easing tension, taking the edge off the aches and chills and helping you relax while your body does the work.

Step 3: Prioritise Rest & Comfort

• Use paracetamol or ibuprofen as directed on the label to support comfort

• Rest whenever possible to enable immune cells to charge up and regroup

Why this helps:
Rest is one of the most powerful tools the immune system has. Comfort allows your nervous system to shift into recovery mode.

Step 4: Vitamin C Saturation Support

• Dissolve 4-5 Vitamin C tablets in 500ml water

• Sip and repeat every 3-4 hours

• Stop once you reach bowel tolerance (a rather larger than normal bowel movement - a natural sign your body has reached saturation for the day)

Why this helps:
This approach is often used to flood the body with antioxidants, supporting cellular clean-up and metabolic processes while excess is naturally eliminated at the .

Step 5: Hydration & Antioxidant Nutrition

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day

• Include homemade berry smoothies, such as:

  • Strawberries

  • Raspberries

  • Blackberries

  • Pineapple

  • Fresh orange juice or water as the base

Why this helps:
Berries provide polyphenols and flavonoids, while fluids support circulation, detox pathways, and nutrient delivery. People tend to drink less in the winter which leaves them more vulnerable from higher concentrations of pathogens building up in the blood. 

Step 6: Night-Time Airway Comfort Ritual

• Apply 5–10 drops of Olbas Oil (diluted with a carrier oil if needed) to chest and back

• Add a few drops to pillow, pyjamas, or duvet

Why this helps:
Aromatic plant oils can promote a sense of clear breathing, relaxation, and deeper rest, especially overnight. Mucus and congestion in the chest can be loosened and benefit from the aromatic oil vapours. 

Step 7: Gentle Consistency

• Repeat steps 3–6 daily while symptoms persist

• Always listen to your body and adjust as needed

Why this helps:
Consistency supports the immune system’s natural rhythm of repair and recalibration.

Step 8: Reduce Immune Burden from Food and Sugary Drinks

Temporarily limit:

• Dairy (e.g. Cheese, Milk, Cream)

• Sugar (Sugary Drinks, Processed Foods)

• Cakes & pastries

• Heavy meat intake

Why this helps:
Reducing mucus-forming and inflammatory foods can help the body redirect energy toward recovery and immune balance.

Option 2: Guided Recovery for Accelerated Wellness -With Support

If you prefer a clear, structured approach to recovery, the Guided Recovery Protocol brings together the key items you may need into one supportive, easy-to-follow system. This approach is ideal if you don’t want to guess what to take or when—everything is laid out for you.

By combining targeted nutritional supplements, hydration strategies, gentle nutrition, rest, and aromatherapeutic support, this protocol is designed to work with your body, helping to create the internal conditions needed for comfort, resilience, and more efficient recovery during seasonal challenges.

You can explore each recommended product individually by clicking on the images below to learn how they are traditionally used and how they may support your wellness journey.

Alternatively, for a fully guided experience, you can choose the Complete Recovery Bundle, which includes all recommended products plus a step-by-step guide, recovery meal plan, and smoothie guide—plus additional resources valued at over £600, available together today for just £169.

A simple, supportive system if you simply desire clear direction, structure, and peace of mind while your body does the rest

If you would like to layer in additional immune-supportive tools to help speed up the process, the following options are commonly used to bolster wellness routines.

🌀 Oxi Flush Colon Cleanse

How it supports recovery:
Over 70% of our immune system and defences are headquartered within the gut.  A clean, balanced digestive system plays a key role in immune function. Gentle cleansing can support nutrient absorption, microbial balance, and waste elimination, freeing up immune resources to help fight incursions elsewhere in the body.

How To Take Oxi Flush?

Simply add 1 heaped teaspoon to a 500ml glass of fresh orange juice, stir well and drink before going to bed, or in the morning if staying at home. (Drink plenty of water after each bowel movement for optimal function). If less than 3-5 bowel movements occur the following morning, increase your water intake to support optimal function. If more than 5-7 occur, reduce the dose until a satisfactory level is achieved then maintain that dose for each use or increase as required. For best results, repeat for 3-5 days, or until your symptoms significantly improve.

🌿 Uplift Essential Oil Spray

(Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Clove, Cinnamon)

How it supports recovery:

Uplift Spray is the perfect accompaniment for any journey—whether you’re popping to the local shop, visiting the GP, or travelling on a crowded bus, train or plane Small, portable, and easy to use—Uplift Spray is an ideal companion for daily travel, and moments when you want to support rest, recovery, and wellbeing on the go. When out or in enclosed or busy spaces where coughing and sneezing can occur, a couple of light sprays into the air or around your collar allow you to gently inhale its carefully selected aromatherapeutic oils. These aromatic botanicals have a long tradition of use in supporting airway comfort, circulation, and mental clarity, while helping to create a fresher, more uplifting personal environment.

Used as part of a mindful winter routine, Uplift Spray helps you feel more at ease when you’re on the move, offering a sense of reassurance and comfort in situations where fresh air may be limited.

🌬 Lung Flush Formula

Lung & Respiratory Rejuvenation Formula

A powerful botanical blend designed to support lung and respiratory wellbeing using plants traditionally valued for their affinity with the airways. Featuring Marshmallow Root, Mullein Leaf, Lungwort, and Eucalyptus, this synergistic formula helps to nourish respiratory tissues, support clear and comfortable breathing, and maintain the body’s natural defences—especially during seasonal or environmental challenges..

How it supports recovery:
These plant extracts are traditionally used to support respiratory comfort, throat hydration, and lung tissue nourishment, helping maintain clear breathing pathways.

Dosage Instructions

• Start with 1 teaspoon twice daily  in a large glass of water (preferably 500ml)

• Take at the first sign of a cough or tickly throat

• Can be taken neat in the cap followed by water or as above in water

• Can be taken up to 4 times daily

💧 Liquid Oxygen

Liquid Oxygen Support Formula

A convenient wellness formula designed to support the body’s natural oxygen utilisation, helping promote energy, clarity, and everyday vitality. Supports cellular function, natural detoxification processes, and the body’s immune defences—especially during times of physical demand, fatigue, or environmental stress.

How it supports recovery:
Oxygen is essential for cellular energy production. Liquid oxygen products are often used to support circulation, vitality, and overall metabolic efficiency during periods of fatigue.

Dosage Instructions

• Start with 5–10 drops in a large glass of water (preferably 500ml)

• Take first thing in the morning or before exercise

• Increase the dosage by 1 drop per day until you reach 35 drops

• Once 35 drops is reached, reduce by 1 drop per day back down to 5 drops

• Always dilute in water

• Keep refrigerated after opening

NAC (N-acetylcysteine)

NAC (N-acetylcysteine) is a valuable addition to your cold and flu recovery program due to its well-known role in supporting the body’s natural defence and clearance systems.

NAC helps the body produce glutathione, one of its most important antioxidants, which supports detoxification, cellular health, and immune resilience—especially during times of increased physical stress. It is also widely used to support respiratory comfort, as it helps thin and loosen mucus, making breathing feel clearer and more comfortable.

By supporting antioxidant levels and the body’s natural immune responses, NAC can be particularly helpful when recovering from seasonal challenges or when the immune system needs extra nutritional support.

Dosage Instructions:
1–2 capsules daily,.

🛡Max Immune Formula

Andrographis • Garlic • Elderberry • Black Seed Oil • Echinacea • Rosehip

How It Supports Recovery

Max Immune Formula brings together a powerful synergy of botanicals traditionally used to nourish and support the immune system, particularly during times of increased demand.

This carefully balanced blend provides broad-spectrum immune nourishment, combining antioxidant-rich plants long valued for supporting immune balance and resilience. Ingredients such as Elderberry and Rosehip contribute natural antioxidants, while Andrographis, Echinacea, Garlic, and Black Seed Oil are traditionally used to support the body’s natural defences and overall vitality.

Dosage Instructions:

Take 1 dropperful 1-3 times daily, seamlessly mixing it with water. For the younger members of your family, mix with their favourite juice, ensuring they receive the benefits effortlessly.

Next Steps

By following this supportive protocol and thoughtfully incorporating the foods, hydration practices, and nutritional supplements outlined above, many people find they are better able to support their body through the recovery process and feel more resilient during seasonal challenges.

Each element of the protocol is designed to work with your body—providing nourishment, comfort, and balance rather than forcing suppression. Hydration, gentle nutrition, rest, aromatherapeutic support, and targeted immune nourishment all contribute to creating an internal environment that allows the body to function at its best.

You can explore the suggested supplements individually by clicking on each product image, Alternatively, for a more guided approach, you can choose the Complete Recovery Bundle, which includes all the recommended products along with a step-by-step guide, recovery meal plan, smoothie guide—plus additional resources valued at well over £600, available today for just £169.. To purchase at the reduced Special Offer price simply Click Here

This protocol is about support, not suppression.
By combining hydration, nutrition, rest, aromatics, and targeted immune nourishment, you create the conditions your body needs to do what it’s naturally designed to do.

Always listen to your body, adjust as needed, and seek professional advice if symptoms persist or worsen.

👉 Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.

This content reflects general wellness principles and traditional nutritional and lifestyle practices intended to support the body’s natural immune and recovery processes. Individual responses may vary.

The products, supplements, herbs, and practices mentioned are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new supplement, cleanse, or wellness protocol—especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, have a medical condition, or are under medical supervision.

Over-the-counter medications should only be used as directed on the product label.

If symptoms persist, worsen, or you have concerns about your health, please seek advice from a licensed medical professional.