Your immune system is your #1 defence against sickness and disease. It is the basis of our health. A strong immune system is so very important to each and every one of us. Your immune system is the system in the body that works to ward off infection and disease. Central to this system are the white blood cells. Some white blood cells produce antibodies in response to specific antigens that may invade the body; others function as scavengers to fight infection by destroying bacteria and removing dead cells.
- get a proper nights sleep
- moderate exercise keeps your body working well for you
- drinks lots of filtered tap water
- keep your hands clean and use all natural hand sanitizers
- clean your home with gentle all natural cleaners
- stay home and get better when you do get sick
- relieve as much stress as possible out of your life
- breathe deep every day
- eat a variety of healthy organic food
- breast milk has all the essential natural immune builders a new baby needs
Give your body a booster from nature (no needles involved):
~ eat fresh organic garlic - helps fight respiratory infections, has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties
~ eat citrus fruit - supports your immune system through a variety of antioxidants like vitamins C, E and A as well as minerals
~ drink all natural or organic green tea - contains powerful antioxidants to combat cold symptoms
~ eat nutrient rich foods - such as proteins, whey protein, kiwi, cold water fish, beans, lentils, tofu, eggs, nuts (pecans,hazelnuts and walnuts are best), seeds, cantaloupe, squash, purple broccoli, carrots, pumpkin, yams, berries, wild blueberries, pomegranate, green veggies and fish oils
~ zinc, vitamin A and C, probiotics (yogurt or liquid), colostrum supplements and herbs
~ helpful herbs to take are lomatium, osha, echinacea and goldenseal
The most colourful natural foods are the most nutrient rich foods. The brighter it is, the healthier it is. Eat a rainbow of food colours to get all the different vitamins, minerals and antioxidants your body needs to keep everything in good working condition.
Did you know that colds and flu are more prominent in colder countries because they grow and spread in the cold? Warmer, dryer countries do not have these sicknesses to deal with. If all else fails here; you could move somewhere warm year round. :)
Sugar - refined sugar is your immune systems worst enemy!
For for information, advice and support you could talk to your family Doctor, Nutritionist/Dietitian and/or Naturopathic Doctor. Always be careful taking something new and look out for unknown allergies.
Enjoy a happy, healthy winter!!
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