Flu season is here, so I thought it fitting to go over some natural, and easy things you can be doing to stay healthy this holiday season.
Get Probiotics In Your Diet Regularly:
About 80% of the immune system is found in the “gut” or digestive system. Here, good bacteria keep your immune system balanced and fight off intruders. Many of us do not have the balance of “good bacteria” that we need in our digestive systems. Foods such as Kombucha, Kefir, Raw Milk, and organic sauerkraut (especially Bubbies brand) have probiotic cultures. As well, there are pill form options for getting regular probiotics.
Whole Food Vitamin C:
Instead of just taking Vitamin C by pill form, try eating several servings of a natural source every day such as an apple, or orange.
Address Your Stress:
Take breaks often throughout the day to regain peace in your day. Take time for prayer and meditation, and practice positive thinking.
Natural Healing Methods:
Research supports Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Nutritional Supplementation, Meditation, and Massage in reducing the frequency, duration, and severity of illness in numerous peer reviewed studies.
Reduce Sugar And Processed Food Intake, Increase Anti-Inflammatory Foods:
Processed foods and foods high in sugar reduce the immune systems power. 80% of the diet should be lean meats, fruits, vegetables, nuts, natural oils, seeds and legumes. The other 20 % be can be set aside for less ideal foods found in holiday meals and busy schedules.
Look for Part II early next week: ask a question below and I’ll attempt to address it in the following article.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.