Boost Your Immune System!

Boost Your Immune System! Written by Katherine M. Coleman, M.N.T. Through strengthening your immune system and therefore building your resistance in the midst of cold and flu season you attain the ability to ward off disease. The inability to do so is the result of a weakened immune system. It is this lack of resistance that causes individuals to be susceptible to bacteria, microbes, toxins, parasites and viruses passed on from co-workers, friends, and family. Between the stress of the holidays and the arrival of sugar coated Valentine’s Day, people are less likely to eat well or exercise regularly, two habits that enhance your immunity. Aside from avoiding sugar binges and making sure you still eat your vegetables, there are a number of precautions you can take to ensure you have a strong immune system. Exercise 20 minutes 4 times per week Get 7-9 hours of sleep per night Get 10 minutes of sunshine every day on exposed sunscreen-free face and arms Eat 8 servings of veggies per day, especially dark green leafy ones! Practice hugging, laughing, and thinking about something that makes you smile–stress suppresses your immune system! Immune Neutral (anyone- even autoimmune patients- can use): Homeopathics Homeopathics taken at the very onset of cold- and flu-like symptoms can sometimes keep you from even getting sick, just feeling a little tired instead. They should be taken at the first sign of illness, and it’s usually best to keep them on hand or they can be used once you’ve contracted the virus to help you recover from unrelenting symptoms. The Healing Center’s favorites include: Apex Energetics Formulas Flumax-Pro: for flu-like symptoms including fever and chills, aching muscles, headache, malaise, weakness and...