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The Key to Fighting Colds and Flu
It seemed like it happened every time, and for the longest while I didn’t think I could do anything about it. I’d be going along feeling fine and healthy. Then I’d have a critically ill patient under my care. After a few days of stress and interrupted night’s sleep, WHAM — I’d come down with a heck of a cold.
At first, I didn’t know what specific steps anyone could take to keep their immune function at an optimal level.
As a physician, I was of course aware of the components of the immune system and their functions. However, like many aspects of wellness, traditional medical training doesn’t emphasize how we can support immune function in normal day-to-day life.
When I starting exploring complementary medical treatments, I was surprised at how much research had been done in this area. Once I started applying what I learned, those stress-related colds became a thing of the past. I’d like to share some of what I learned about building up a healthy immune system and fighting off those nasty bugs with you now.
Our immune system is a complex, interacting web of chemical and cellular components that serves to protect us against potential invaders such as bacteria, viruses and cancer cells. Although we often talk about immune “boosting,” what we really want is a perfectly balanced immune system (an overly active immune system can damage the body, but that’s another story).
A healthy lifestyle supports vitality, including immune health. It’s the foundation of any wellness program.
Mother Nature’s Natural Germ Fighters
Part 1 of a 2-part article
The real truth is that unless you live in a bubble, it is impossible to avoid germs. And, germs, bacteria, viruses, fungi, are EVERYWHERE.
The Best Diet for Preventing Colds
Oh no! That’s the feeling of dread we all get when we first see those unmistakable signs of a cold — runny nose, a scratchy sore throat and a horse cough. We all hope each year to be able to avoid catching colds. With more than 200 viruses that can cause the common cold, you want to think about preventative measures ahead of time and know the action steps to take at the first signs and symptoms of a cold.
A New Benefit from Vitamin C!
What’s one of the first things you do when you think you’re coming down with a cold? If you’re like most people, you drink orange juice and pop several chewable vitamin C tablets with hopes that you can ward off sneezing, congestion, and sheer misery.
But now, you can think about vitamin C for more than just cold and flu prevention. Recent published research has shown vitamin C to be a multi-tasker when it comes to disease prevention — including type 2 diabetes.1
