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| In addition to Sootherbs, here are some other ways to be sure your immune system stays strong this cold and flu season, and year round: Exercise regularly – but not too much! Moderate exercise of about 30 minutes, done most days of the week helps to improve the amount and activity of a number of the body’s immune cells. Prolonged intense exercise however has been shown to reduce the body’s resistance to infection because the body is not allowed sufficient time to rest and recover. Eat small healthy meals. Eating a well-balanced diet low in fat and abundant in antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables, and grains on a regular basis provides fuel the body needs to build a strong healthy immune system. Drink plenty of fluids. Water flushes your system, washing out toxins as it re-hydrates you. A typical, healthy adult needs eight 8-ounce glasses of fluids each day. It’s best to limit your intake of caffeine and alcohol, which can dehydrate you. Rest and relax. The body needs rest from the stress and strain of daily life to get recharged. Adequate restful sleep helps to restore our bodies and refresh our minds. During deep sleep, our bodies release potent immune-enhancing substances that strengthen immune function. Stay away from cigarette smoke. Statistics show that heavy smokers get more severe and more frequent colds than non-smokers. Just being around smoke profoundly zaps the immune system. |
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