Cold and flu season is not far off but there are things you can do now to boost your immunity and give yourself a better chance against those nasty colds.
Our bodies are designed to fight disease on their own, however, if the immune system gets weak or stops working, you become more susceptible to diseases. This happens when we do not take care of ourselves properly. Let's face it our health becomes the last priority in the busy lifestyles of today. Make yourself a priority this fall. A few things you can do to naturally boost your immune system: 1. Get enough sleep: You may have noticed that if you don't sleep well or enough, you are more likely to catch the flu, a cold, or other illness. Studies have shown that people who sleep seven to eight hours a night are less likely to get colds. Don't let yourself get run down this fall and winter. 2. Exercise more: Exercise benefits nearly everything about your body, both inside and out. But exercising isn’t always that easy, especially for people who have to start from the ground up. If you keep exercising you will start to feel a change in your body. You will start liking it and it will become a habit. Exercise is more than lifting weights or strenuous workouts. Anything you do that makes your muscles work is exercise. Moderate exercise is just as beneficial for your immune system as strenuous exercise. Walking just 30 to 35 minutes a day can make your immune system healthy and more powerful against diseases. 3. Proper diet: A poor diet will compromise your immune system. The Standard American Diet of heavily processed foods wreaks havoc on the immune system. Look at your food closely. Sugar and processed foods do more harm than good. Foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals are great for boosting the immune system. Increase your consumption of vegetable and fruits like apples, bananas, cherries, kiwi, carrots, spinach and other leafy greens, onions and sweet potatoes. Herbs such as garlic and oregano fight bad bacteria naturally. 4. Manage Stress: Stress can weaken both your body and your mind. You cannot control the situations that cause stress but you can control how you respond. Learning to manage your stress is a vital part of being healthy. Figure out what helps you manage stress effectively. Incorporate stress reducing techniques into your life whether it be mediation, accupuncture, exercise or time with friends. There are also many supplements and herbs such as ashwaganda and L-Theanine that help control the stress response within your body. Start implementing these into your daily routine for a healthier fall and winter!
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AuthorI love sharing my knowledge of clean food and healthy living. It's not as overwhelming as people think it is. I am not about eating salads 24/7. Anyone who knows me knows I don't really deprive myself. Through trial and error I learned what works for me, my body and most importantly my sanity. Archives
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