November 2, 2016
Strengthening the Immune System
Fall is here in Ontario and that means warm socks, cozy sweaters, pumpkin everything and of course sickness.
These last couple of weeks I have seen my fair share of sickness around; from colds to gastro viruses. This has had me doing all I can to stay healthy and to boost my immune system in order to fight off all of these nasty invaders. I started by reading and researching how to strengthen the immune health and here is what I have found and what I have been doing!
It seems that the best defence we can use is nutrition.
Making sure we eat the rainbow, and have a large variety of fruits and vegetables, and 7-13 servings a day is so important to keep our bodies running optimally. Staying away from sugar is super important. Sugar causes such havoc in our bodies. If we consume too much sugar it can cause bad bacteria to rise which will cause an imbalance in the body. Taking a probiotic is essential! Probiotics are good bacteria that help us digest nutrients that will help balance out the bad bacteria and they also support our immune health. Along with probiotic capsules, I have been drinking Kombucha which is a fermented beverage and its health benefits include digestive support, increased energy and detoxification.
I haven’t stopped there! When I felt a cold starting I got out the Oil of Oregano and started faithfully taking it a few times a day. Oil of Oregano has antibacterial, antiviral and anti fungal properties so its a powerful herbal oil that can help fight off infections. It doesn’t taste the best but its benefits out weigh the bad taste.
Other supplements I have added to my daily regime is Vitamin C with BioFlavonoids, Vitamin A and Vitamin D. On top of all of this getting exercise and adequate sleep is imperative. Who knew that immune health has so many key factors!?
Its my hope that all of these natural remedies will keep me healthy and vibrant so I can enjoy the crisp outdoors this season.
