Now that swine flu is the headline in the news, here are a few things you could do to help protect yourself from contracting these types of viruses.
Eat lots of fresh organic fruits and vegetables. Don’t over cook them - steaming is a good option to help keep many of the nutrients and important enzymes in tact. Good choices include dark berries especially blueberries, tomatoes, red peppers, most dark green leafy vegetables, asparagus, acorn squash, broccoli, and other similar related natural immune-boosting foods. Your body also needs healthy oils such as grape seed oil, coconut oil, olive oil and flaxseed oil which all have many benefits, and don’t forget to add at least 1,000 mg omega 3 fish oil daily to your diet.
A very important vitamin is D. Don't be a cave dweller, get outside for a natural dose from the sun. With minimal exposure, as little as a 15 minute dose without sunscreen and when the sun is not at its peak, is all it would take to do the trick. If you are nocturnal, you could add a vitamin D supplement to your diet, and D3 is a great choice.
Other supplements and foods that have been known to help increse immune function are vitamin E, garlic, onions, olive leaf extract, acai berry, and 100% pomegranate or cranberry juice (not sweetened with high fructose corn syrup). Try to avoid foods that tax your immune system such as dairy, soy, wheat, white flour and sugar, and absolutely no artificial sweeteners.
Sleep is important. Your body needs 7 to 8 hours of restful sleep every night to keep your system working to its maximum potential. Try to avoid using sleeping aids.
Lastly, don't forget to have your chiropractic adjustments regularly as a properly functioning body will also aid in boosting nervous system function to improve your immune system, and overall good health.
