Take Steps So The New School Season Doesnt Bring Unwanted Cold/Flu

To most, fall is a beautiful time of year with its new colors,
brisk morning air, and the change of the season. But these
changes are usually accompanied by cold and flu bugs that
usually survive throughout the wintertime months. But don't
worry, if you start preparing now and begin fortifying your
immune system, your body will be able to adequately defend
itself against these unwanted invaders. There is a small list of
things you can do to improve your defenses against those
sneezes, coughs, and fevers that you fear so much.

The first of these suggestions is to eat a diet that is high in
whole foods. Our bodies require that we have a large variety of
nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids,
proteins, etc., so that they are able operate on a basic level.
But in order to operate at an optimal level, we must have an
adequate amount of these nutrients. The best way to do this is
by eating a diet that is rich in vegetables, fruits, grains,
nuts, seeds, fish, and other whole foods. A large amount of
evidence supporting this type of diet can be found; where as the
typical American diet does not receive much support from
scientists. By eating the best possible, we better our chances
at avoiding cold and flu bugs.

Take food supplements because even the person who strives to
eat the most complete diet still faces factors that does not
allow him to receive the perfect levels of nutrients that his
body needs. Food supplements can solve this problem. A
high-quality multivitamin taken every day is recommended, along
with an occasional trace mineral supplement which is often the
nutrient most absent in today's diet. Additionally, look for
supplements that can encourage cleansing which will let your
body focus on building the immune system rather than spending
its resources to get rid of the undesirable toxic buildup.

Make sure to exercise. Exercise is vital a long with a good
diet to maintain overall good health. When you are trying to
promote good immune function, physical activity is an important
part of the process. Even if the physical activity is just a
walk around the neighborhood, the important thing is to just
make sure you area doing something.

Sometimes, despite our best efforts to fortify ourselves
against viruses and bacteria, we sometimes become a victim of
their advances, but there are some herbs that can help us to win
the battle against these bacteria and viruses. Goldenseal, which
has been used for centuries as a natural antibiotic, stops
infections and heals mucous membranes. Rose hips, on the other
hand, are rich in vitamin C and stimulate the immune system
while helping with inflammation. Lobelia fights many respiratory
problems such as colds, coughs, and asthma. Echinacea, a
wonderful herb that strengthens the immune system, not only
prevents colds, flu, and other infections, but treats them as
well. Lastly, olive leaf extract has many studies backing its
great powers to help with the battle against cold and flu.

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