The holiday season is upon us. Time for gathering and merriment. No one wants to be derailed from the festivities with a cold or the flu. Both can strike at any time of year. But its in the winter that we have dry air creating the perfect environment for a winter bug. Airborne germs, close contact ... your health can get thrown off balance.
Here are 10 ways to Build a Strong Immune System, Naturally.
Drink Tea instead of Coffee. Caffeine stresses the adrenals, the glands that sit on top of the kidneys and support the body's immunity and energy.
Cleanse Your Sinuses. Most colds enter the body through the nose's mucous membranes. A 2010 study found that kids with colds and flu who regularly used a nasal wash got well faster, took less medications, and fought off future colds better than those who didn't.
Meditate. Stress is the immune systems worst enemy. Whether it's the craziness of the season, death, divorce, finances, your bodies ability to fight germs is complicated by physical and mental tension. Research shows that even 10 minutes of daily meditation reduces the physical systems of stress.
Massage Therapy. Regular therapeutic massage sessions provide significant benefits beyond the immediate relaxation we enjoy. People who experience high levels of stress tend to get sick more than others. Devotees of massage therapy know it's relaxing and feels good. But massage may also be an effective tool for maintaining good health. Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center reported that a single massage produced measurable changes in the immune system and endocrine system of healthy adults.
Keep Moving. Just because its cold isn't an excuse to stop exercising. To prime your immune system, get a least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, like stretching combined with strength training and moderate cardiovascular exercise, such as walking on a treadmill or pedaling a stationary bike. One theory is that increasing your heart rate speeds up the circulation of white blood cells, making it more likely they will seek and destroy germs early on.
Cinnamon. Cinnamon has extremely high anti-oxidant activity, and the oil of cinnamon has strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Cinnamon is also a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium. As a result, it has been used as an effective home remedy for curing the common cold, boosting memory and cognitive function and curing headaches and migraine pain.
Oil of Oregano. The ancient Greeks were one of the first people to recognize this oil for its health benefits and medicinal qualities. It is known to be a potent antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic oil that can reduce pain and inflammation and effectively fight off infections. Some benefits are strengthening the immune system and improving respiratory health.
Add Water. Researchers linked the spread of the flu to winter's low humidity, meaning moisture may be a natural weapon against airborne germs. The theory is that germ-infused droplets from sneezes and coughs stay airborne longer in dry air. But moisture in the air (humidity) makes the droplets grow too large to float, and they fall to the ground. Soo, you are less likely to inhale them. A humidifier is the best way to incase your homes humidity level.
Stay connected. Loneliness can impact your immune system. Laugh, Have Fun. Research shows that looking towards an event boosts immunity.
You tell me... what's your natural remedy?
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