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Start Building Your Defenses Now For The Upcoming Winter.

 

Cold and flu season is on the way – which means now is the time to start building your defenses. According to Dr. Elson Haas, author of Staying Healthy With Nutrition, in winter, your immune system needs more protection – and that takes a few months to achieve.

 

We get sick more easily in colder weather because the dry cold air outside, coupled with the dry warm air inside, dries out your mucous membranes making it easier for viruses to glom on. But staying healthy isn’t just about avoiding the misery of being sick, it’s also the expense. Last year, we spent more than $3.6 billion dollars on over-the-counter medications – in addition to doctor’s office co-pays, prescriptions and unpaid sick days. So first, let’s gauge how vulnerable you are to being sick. Answer yes or no to these questions:

 

1.     Did you have more than 2 bouts of cold or flu last year?

2.     Do you suffer from allergies?

3.     Do you often feel fatigued?

4.     Do you get less than 7 hours of sleep a night?

 

The more ‘yes’ answers you gave, the more you need to boost your immune system into overdrive.

So here’s a 60 day cold-and-flu-free plan from Dr. Haas:

 

1.     Catch up on your sleep. Lack of sleep is linked to a greater susceptibility to illness. In a study of college students, those who pulled all-nighters had depressed immunity for days. But adding as little as 4 extra hours of sleep a week can help.

2.     Eat yogurt every day. The friendly bacterium in yogurt stunts the growth of bad germs.

3.     If you can, get vaccinated. The flu shot is up to 90% effective against the most common strains.

4.     And try taking some astragal us capsules. It’s a Chinese herb that’s been used for thousands of years. But recent clinical trials suggest it may prevent colds and help boost immunity. You can find it at health food stores, but check with your doctor before using it. 

 

Books - Dr. Elson Haas :: Physician - Healer - Author - Teacher ...

Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine, 21st Century Edition with Buck Levin, PhD,

 

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