Cold Season Essentials: Immunity, Foods & Remedies

As the days grow cooler and the air turns crisper, it’s a great time to focus on your health, comfort and immunity. Simple changes in your routine can help you stay nourished, supported and ready to enjoy the season no matter what the weather brings.

Warm Up with Nourishing Foods

Cooler days call for meals that comfort and nourish. Calgary Co-op offers hearty homemade-style soups and stews, nutrient-rich bone broth, and a variety of herbs and spices like turmeric and ginger to boost wellness. Pair them with tea or kombucha to support immunity and gut health.

• Homemade-style soups and stews from our deli, ready to enjoy any day
• Bone broth for added protein and minerals
• Herbs and spices like turmeric and ginger to boost flavour and wellness
• Beverages like tea and kombucha to support immunity and gut health

Cold & Flu Support at Calgary Co-op Pharmacies

As cold and flu season arrives, staying healthy should be a priority. Calgary Co-op Pharmacy offers a range of convenient services to support you, including flu shots, vaccines, and injections—our pharmacy team can even administer multiple vaccines at the same visit. Our pharmacists are also available to assess minor ailments, renew prescriptions, and provide trusted health advice.

No appointment? No problem. Visit our pharmacy walk-in clinic for quick, reliable care. Enjoy added convenience with free prescription delivery within city limits or curbside pickup. Book an appointment or visit us in-store, our pharmacy is here to help keep you well.

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Natural Wellness Essentials

Seasonal changes can affect your energy, sleep and immune system. Our Natural Choice aisles offer products to help you feel your best. These include:

• Natural cough and cold relief options to ease symptoms
• Immunity support like vitamins and supplements
• Sleep aids such as melatonin and calming teas

Our Natural Choice Advisors have extensive education in Natural Health, many are Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultants. Your wellness needs are unique to your lifestyle and life stage, a Natural Choice Advisor can help find the best nutritional path for you.

Make Your Home a Cozy Sanctuary

A comfortable home makes cooler months more enjoyable. Consider these ways to add comfort and support:

• Supportive cushions and pillows to ease strain and improve posture
• Daily living aids that simplify everyday tasks and promote independence
• Mobility supports and ergonomic tools for safer movement around the home
• Personal care products designed to enhance comfort and wellbeing

Visit Calgary Co-op’s Home Health Care section to explore our full range of products and find the right solutions for a safer, more comfortable home environment.

Simple Habits for Seasonal Wellness

Taking care of your health and comfort is especially important as the seasons change. By embracing nourishing foods, using health services when needed, supporting your wellness naturally, and creating a cozy home environment, you set yourself up for a season of balance and wellbeing. Remember, small, consistent steps make a big difference. Calgary Co-op is here to support you every step of the way.

Stop by any Calgary Co-op location or shop online to find all your seasonal health and wellness essentials in one convenient place.