Bolster Your Immune System Naturally Health Articles | January 29 Tyler Pitlick Flyers Jersey , 2015 Happy New Year! I hope all of you enjoyed a happy and healthy holiday season. My family had a wonderful time, with no sickness (knock on wood), but I must admit, getting ill in December is always a wo...
Happy New Year! I hope all of you enjoyed a happy and healthy holiday season. My family had a wonderful time, with no sickness (knock on wood), but I must admit Kevin Hayes Flyers Jersey , getting ill in December is always a worry, especially since we were sick as dogs just a few Christmases ago. Since then I've been much more proactive in warding off illness every opportunity I get. I've been reading, consulting the advice of naturopaths and other dietitians, and looking for any way I can to keep things sanitized without becoming a germaphobe.
Given that this is the time of year when some of the worst illness strikes, I thought I'd share with you how we fight to stay healthy through the winter. It's no easy feat with a 5-year old who loves being dirty and a 2-year old who can frequently be found with a finger up his nose, but for the past two years now Justin Braun Flyers Jersey , since I started employing a few simple techniques, we have been spared any serious ailments. Time will still tell, but I'm going to keep on it. The best part is, the boys love it! They are always asking for their supplements and love diffusing oils. Let me share my favorites...
1. Vitamin D
We've all heard about Vitamin D and why we need it. Well, many think it can also help improve immune function. Since the sun is almost non-existent here in the Northwest during the winter, we naturally produce less Vit D. Regular and extra supplementation is often necessary. My naturopath recommended I take 5 Brian Elliott Flyers Jersey ,000 IU's a day given the low status at my last blood draw, so I do some easy Vit D drops daily. For the kids I get some 400IU gummies and they love it. Sometimes, if they really beg, I give them two.
2. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is well known for helping with colds and general immune function. In fact, Linus Pauling did extensive research on Vitamin C in the 1960's and 70's and thought people should be taking very high doses. He himself reportedly took 12,000 mg a day (for reference James Van Riemsdyk Flyers Jersey , the RDA is set at 60 mgday). In the words of my 2-year old, that's a lot! Since then there has been some controversy about recommending that high a dose, but nonetheless upping your Vit C intake during the winter is a good idea. Naturally you can get that through foods, but I also keep a supplement on hand for those times I feel like a bug is coming on or for any reason think I might need a little extra protection. The kiddos get an easy Vit C gummy that they always find excuses to ask for.
3. Elderberry Syrup
Ahh, my favorite. I love this stuff. I swear by it. I started using it for myself and the kids two years ago and so far no major illness. Not even barely a cold. Now, it's not exactly known for working with colds Scott Laughton Flyers Jersey , but it is known for having antiviral properties, and that makes it great for combating the flu. In fact, research has shown that Elderberry Syrup works better than Tamiflu, shortening the duration of the flu from 7 days to 4. That's pretty significant! So let's see, I could take a drug with known side effects, or I could take a safe Sean Couturier Flyers Jersey , natural extract that produces better results. Done. Absolutely love this stuff. The Naturopath in our office, Dr. Jones, picks wild elderberries and makes an extraction of her own every winter that she sells in the clinic. Let me know if you need a hook up. One more anecdote. My husband had what he thinks was the flu last week (101 degree temp, body aches, congestion, etc) Travis Konecny Flyers Jersey , and he took Elderberry syrup every couple hours. He drank most of that bottle I got from Dr. Jones, darn it all. But... his fever was gone in 2 陆 days and he was almost completely better in 4 (doesn't that line up with what I just said about Elderberry?). A client of mine reported the exact same results. This is one to keep stocked in your fridge. In case you are wondering, I use the Gaia brand. I you have any trouble finding it, let me know and I can send you a link to my online dispensary.
4. Essential Oils
At first I was a bit skeptical about these, but now I'm hooked. Another one I can't live without, especially for the boys. I have anti-bacterial oils diffusing in their rooms almost nightly and again Ivan Provorov Flyers Jersey , not even sniffle. Oh wait, both boys had a sniffle over the weekend but now its gone. Whatever that was got nipped in the bud. I buy mine through Doterra, but there are lots of places to get oils. I really am a complete novice in how to use the variety of oils out there so you will have to do some of your own research. Currently I'm using On Guard by Doterra which seems to be doing the job. Other brands probably have their own immune blends so find something you like and give it a try.
5. Coconut oil
Did you know that coconut oil has specific fatty acids that are known to be antiviral and can also kill yeast like Candida? Indeed. I make a point to cook with coconut oil, especially during the winter, to make sure we all have some of these beneficial fatty acids working in our system. How do I use it? Add a teaspoon to my oatmeal, make pancakes with melted coconut oil Tyler Pitlick Jersey , put a little in my smoothie, make pureed vegetable soups with a little coconut oil swirled in... you get the picture. There are a tons of ways to add this healthy fat to your diet.
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