Ideal Nutrition » immune system http://www.idealnutrition.ca An Ideal Approach To Healthy Living Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:48:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Boost Your Immune System http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2011/01/17/boost-your-immune-system/ http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2011/01/17/boost-your-immune-system/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:33:06 +0000 catharine http://www.idealnutrition.ca/?p=453 iStock_000010470492Small[1]

It’s that time of year again and here are a few tips to help you build up your resistance to the season’s viruses:

  1. Wash your hands!  Most viruses are transmitted person to person, through sneezing, shaking hands, touching infected surfaces etc. So your first line of defence is to properly wash your hands.
  2. Foods that help boost immunity: broccoli, onions, garlic, brussel sprouts and cabbage.  The more intense the green colour the better.  Swiss chard, kale, spinach, beet and collard greens.Blackberries, blueberries, lemon, fresh yogurt, organges, whole grains.
  3. Herbs and spices to boost immunity: Tumeric, basil, cloves, rosemary, pepper, thyme, ginger, cinnamon.
  4. Drink plenty of water and herbal teas especially green tea.
  5. Make exercise a priority
  6. Get outside and get fresh air and sunlight
  7. Nutrients for Healthy Immune System: Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Omega 3’s, Vit A and Beta Carotene,iron,zinc – talk to your practitioner.
]]> http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2011/01/17/boost-your-immune-system/feed/ 0 TIPS FOR AVOIDING THE H1N1/SWINE FLU http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2009/08/13/tips-for-avoiding-the-h1n1swine-flu/ http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2009/08/13/tips-for-avoiding-the-h1n1swine-flu/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:34:22 +0000 linda http://ideal.dev-10.net/?p=168 Keep your family healthy!!! Viruses and other bugs are around all year but this year there seems to be more fear for a global flu crisis.  The best thing you can do to ward off these nasty bugs is to strengthen your immune system. Most important is to eat right, drink lots of water, exercise and sleep well.    Good hand washing habits are also essential.  In addition there are proven immune-boosting supplements that we can recommend.

One example is Vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that our body does not manufacture. It is a proven immune booster and around 2000 mg a day can be taken.   Vitamin D has also been proven by mainstream research to be a highly effective immune booster….recommend a minimum of 1000IU’s per day.  Other examples include, Echinacea, Zinc, Omega 3’s and Probiotics and Homeopathic Remedies.   Depending on the individuals specific needs, we can recommend an effective immune booster program for you and your family.

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