Monday, July 19, 2010

BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY!!!

In the midst of winter, there are a few things that we can do to support our bodies, protect them and nourish them..... so give them a go..

Try to get some good sleep, alleliauh you say, agreed!!! Between 6-10 hours every night, not only does sleep help support your immunity Sleep has been linked to balanced hormone levels (including human growth hormone and the stress hormone, cortisol), keeping weight down, clear thinking and reasoning, improved mood, and vibrant, healthy skin.

Eat quality protein, instead of gravitating to the carbohydrates as a comfort food to keep us warm,make ure you include some good quality protein foods too! Protein is a building block for the immune system and the our bodies!!!

Drink water, make it good quality one!!! Drink a little, but drink often!

Enjoy foods in their natural states, raw and unprocessed! The nutritional content that you receive from raw fruits and veggies is unparalleled.

Japanese researchers found that walking in a forest can boost your immunity by a whopping 46%!! So get outdoors, rug up and go for a walk...

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