Flu season is upon us and it seems like so many people are coming down with the flu or a common cold so I thought I’d talk a bit about the immune system and how critical it is to your health.
If you go back into history and look at the worst plagues known to man, some people were completely unaffected.
The bubonic plague killed 25% of the population in some parts of Europe, but 75% of the population recovered quickly or were never infected.
The Spanish Flu killed millions of people, but millions of others never even had a sniffle.
What was the difference?
It was their immune system that protected them.
There are several factors which contribute to optimal immune function:
1) Genetics
2) Nutrition
3) Lifestyle
4) Reducing Environmental Abuse
5) Stress Management
6) Supplements
We cannot control genetics however, the remaining 5 factors are within our control. As a starting point, there are 3 keys to a healthy immune system health.
1) Exercise - A recommended minimum of 20 minutes of daily physical activity is a good start. Muscle retention in our more mature years is crucial to our overall health as well, which you can be accomplished with regular physical fitness.
2) Rest - Waking up and getting to bed at the same time everyday, even if it’s the weekend, is important to your health.
3) Nutrition - Eating as much raw foods as possible - fruit, veggies, legumes, etc. Avoiding or reducing your consumption of processed foods and supplementing with whole food supplements will support your immune system.
For additional information or if you have any questions about what supplements which will support your health this time of year, feel free to contact me.
To your health,
Nadia
Your weight release partner
1-877-405-4471
healthyweightdancingfeet@gmail.com
http://healthyweightdancingfeet.com
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