Boost Your Immunity
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.
There are some simple steps to take build and keep a strong immune system working for you. Immune building can start before birth if the expectant Mom eats certain foods and follows the list of ideas below to help the baby start life off with a strong immune system.
Immune strengtheners and ways to stay healthy:
get a proper nights sleep
moderate exercise keeps your body working well for you
drinks lots of filtered tap water
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 or Naturopathic Doctor. Always be careful taking something new and look out for unknown allergies.
Enjoy a happy, healthy winter!!
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