We all prepare for winter in one way or another: we’ve closed up the cottage, packed away the lawn chairs, and readied the snow blower, but have we prepared our immune system in order to prevent cold and flu?
In the event that a virus or bacteria should invade the body it is the immune system that responds appropriately, and immediately, to destroy the unwanted invader if we have prepared and maintain good immunity. So what can we do in order to prevent colds and flus this season? We are all aware of the three main healthy lifestyle components that need to be addressed but here is a reminder:
- Practice good hygiene
- Get plenty of rest and regular exercise
- Maintain a nutritious diet
But what else can you do? Below are some simple suggestions to promote a healthy immune system capable of warding off unwanted viruses and/or decrease the intensity and duration of illness if you do become ill.
We all know that making healthy choices will impact our well-being but there are a few easy things you can do to boost your immunity. Adding lemon to your water is the ideal food for restoring acid-alkali balance. Lemon helps maintain the body’s internal “climate” at a pH that will supports healthy bacteria instead of harmful bacteria and viruses. Additionally, for those coffee drinkers, decreasing the caffeine 
is another way to boost your immunity. Not only does caffeine promote dehydration, but it robs your body of vitamins and minerals so switching it for tea can make a big difference.
Between the Halloween sales and Christmas, it’s easy to add sugar to your diet – but you’re hindering your ability to fight infections. Cutting the refined white sugar is likely one of the best things you can do for yourself. For a sweet alternative, use honey as it has added immune boosting properties. Alternatively pumping up the protein allows your body to make healthy immune cells so can be a great addition. Last, but not least, get your greens in for their antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fibre and enzymes. The nutritional content that you receive from fruits and veggies is unparalleled to that of a supplement or other food source.
Remember, flu season is here again so it is important to take preventative action and “winterize” your immune system to keep it strong against cold and flu viruses.
For specialized treatment that goes beyond the regular tips, consider Healing with Homeopathy. Homeopathic Remedies are recognized as one of the safest categories among the natural products by Health Canada. There are many combination remedies, single remedies, and homeopathic cough syrups that have been clinically proven to cut down on the length and intensity of flu symptom. Moreover, a Homeopath can help you decide if homeopathic prophylaxis for the prevention of cold and flu would be beneficial for you and your family. At Sprout, we offer Homeopathic Cold and Flu kits that have all your basic remedies plus a manual for easy use. For more information, book a complimentary visit with Andrea Hauser.
Stop cold and flu miseries in their tracks before they stop you by winterizing your immune system naturally.
Andrea Hauser, Homeopath
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