Spring has officially arrived, and not a moment too soon! The long winter has given way to occasional balmy breezes, but we still need to support our immune systems. The change of seasons, with wildly fluctuating temperatures, can leave us vulnerable to a variety of pesky germs.
You can help your immune system to function optimally by taking some common sense precautions:
- Wash hands frequently with soap and running water. (Hand sanitizers are NOT as effective as plain soap, running water and a little friction. Anti-bacterial soap is NOT necessary.)
- Keep your hands away from your face. We “catch” colds by picking up the virus from surfaces we touch, then touching our eyes or noses. BINGO! The virus now has a new home.
- Eat prudently. Diets high in sugar literally paralyze your white blood cells for hours at a time, making them unable to fight germs effectively.
- Take a good natural multivitamin/mineral supplement. Adequate amounts of properly formulated vitamins A, C, D and trace minerals will keep your immune system in tip-top shape.
- Get adequate, healthy sun exposure daily. 20 minutes of sun exposure to your face and arms (during non-peak hours) will boost Vitamin D levels and improve your natural immunity.
- Sleep for at least 7 to 8 hours nightly. Sleep deprivation depresses the immune system dramatically.
- Keep an Immune Support Formula on hand to use when your immune system is compromised by physical or emotional stress, air travel, or exposure to others who are ill. Being pro-active can prevent days of being miserable.
- Keep a positive attitude and surround yourself with positive people. When your energy is “drained” so is your immune system. A good support network will keep your “battery charged.”
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