With all the
harmful elements we’re exposed to these days ranging from toxins to drug
resistant superbugs to the common cold and flu, it’s more important than ever
to build and maintain a strong immune system. As cold and flu season
approaches, here are some tips to naturally get your immune system in tip-top
shape so you can avoid those bugs, or at least minimize your misery and
downtime if you happen to “catch” one.
1. Take the
herbal and homeopathic approach – Clear Immune Support contains a unique blend
of Chinese herbs formulated to work in combination with active homeopathic
ingredients to provide a safe and effective way to build the immune system to
protect against external attacks on the body such as the common cold or flu.
With ingredients like Astragulus Root, Echinacea and Goldenseal Root, Clear Immune Support is
a safe and gentle yet powerful way to support a strong and healthy immune
system throughout the cold and flu season.
2. Eat More of
This – Add more of these immune boosting (and delicious) foods and spices into
your meals: black pepper, fresh garlic, tahini (sesame paste), cinnamon,
turmeric, wild blueberries, oats, shitake/maitake/reishi mushrooms, onion, hot
pepper, pumpkin, spinach, fish, yogurt and beans.
3. Eat Less of
That – Maybe it’s not realistic for you to cut out all immune busters, but even
cutting back on them and replacing them with healthy items like those listed
above will help. Immune busters include: foods with added sugar, processed
foods, foods with artificial ingredients, and deep fried, fatty foods.
4. Drink More of
This – Plenty of water will keep your system hydrated and flushed, while
organic green or black tea will deliver immune powerful immune boosting
benefits.
5. Drink Less of
That – These beverages can all weaken your immune system: soda, alcohol and
fruit juices with added sugar. If you don’t want to miss out on happy hour,
limit yourself to two drinks and have a club soda with fresh lemon for
spacers.
6. Supplement –
It’s often hard to get as many vitamins and nutrients as you need from foods,
so make sure you’re getting plenty of vitamins C and D, zinc and probiotics.
They will help keep your immune system in tip-top shape.
7. Hit the Sack –
One of the most important things you can do to build a healthy immune system is
to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night starting by at least 10:00pm. This is when
your body repairs and restores itself. Lack of sleep or staying up too late can
suppress the immune system -- and your sanity!
8. Stress Less –
Stress, anxiety, guilt and anger can wreak havoc on the immune system, making
one susceptible to all kinds of ailments including the common cold and flu. No
matter how hectic your life gets, keep perspective by realizing how important
it is to maintain good health. If you don’t feel well, you don’t live well.
9. Exercise –
Find exercises you enjoy and that make you feel good. Exercise improves
circulation and oxygen flow, helps you sweat out all those toxins, and helps
ward off harmful bugs.
Best in Health!
About the author:
Dr. Stas' Ozog III, Ph.D.(A.M.), L.Ac., Dipl. A & C.H.(NCCAOM), MTOM
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