Immune System Boosting Tips

Everywhere you turn someone is talking about the flu (Swine Flu), the shot, and whether to get it or not.There are quite a few ways to boost your immunity during cold & flu season, and reduce the chances of getting sick. one of the most important thing is to eat a healthy well balanced diet full of whole foods, fruits, and vegetables.Specific immunity booster are Vitamin C (Camu Camu), found in citrus fruits and Omega 3 fats, found in fatty fish.Lots of Garlic, carrots and sweet potatoes, which are loaded with beta carotene, also pump up your immune system.Probiotics, or the “live active cultures” found in yogurt, (highly recommended) are healthy bacteria that keep the gut and intestinal tract free of disease-causing germs.Also add Vitamin E and Zinc to your diet for extra defense as well as Super Immune Boosting Herbs like Pau D’Arco!

Get plenty sleep. Make sure that during the season of sickness, you take extra care of yourself by resting and reducing stress. Lack of sleep lowers immunity and increases your chances of getting sick, so, try not to over work yourself!

Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20-30 seconds and keep your hands away from your face. Drink plenty of water and hot liquids (warm water first thing in the morning is great), like green tea.Green tea (replace at least one cup of coffee with green tea) is a super-charger for your immune system. Reduce (Avoiding is best) processed foods which are very low in nutrients we need to stay healthy & vital.Exercise to sweat out toxins and keep your immune system in tip top shape. And last but probably the most important thing you can do, is clean out all the junk in your body by doing a Body Cleanse. When your body is full of toxins it has to work over time to stay healthy. If You would like more information Click Here for a Powerful & Easy Cleanse.What will you do to stay healthy during the cold and flu season?

Immune System Boosting Ginger Tea:
Preperation time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Peel a two inch piece of ginger and slice into thin strips. Once water is boiling add ginger. Reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes. Use a strainer to strain ginger from the liquid and drink. Put a little honey and or lemon to taste if desired.

Be Well,

Sean P. Louden H.H.C.

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