Prevent Colds and Flu Naturally! On today's Regis and Kelly Show, the hosts took flu shots to help them stay
flu-free this yr. There's still a debate raging on whether they're safe or not.
If you plan on getting a flu shot this yr. that's okay, but if you're from the camp
of "I don't want a flu shot" use one of the natural remedies listed below...
1) Eat more Yogurt-
Make it a good unsweetened yogurt that contains probiotics.
A cup of yogurt a day is a great way to prevent the flu.
2) Eat Apples and Kiwis-
Both contain compounds that help you stay cold and flu-free.
Fun fact, a teacher who had gotten too many colds for too many
years, really wanted something natural to help her in the upcoming yr.
She visited a nutritionist who recommended Kiwi.
She ate 2 a day, 5 days a week and stayed flu-free for the whole school yr.
Another benefit of Kiwi: Her undereyes circles disappeared and she didn't
have to cake her makeup on too heavily anymore.
Just consider Kiwi-"the plumber's snake of the fruit world." Able to clear out
blockages and allow blood to flow more easily.
3) Take a Cold Shower-
Unable to take a 3 min. cold shower? That's okay- researchers say turning down
the shower for the last 30 secs. or min. is enough to help build up immunity.
Cold baths and showers are popular in Scandinavian countries.
4) Avoid the Sweets-
Dr. Oz, America's favorite Dr. wants all of us to cut "way down" on
or cut out sugar entirely from our diets and for good reason.
Too much sugar, especially in Nov. Dec. and Jan. wreaks
havoc on our immune systems, making it easier for cold and flu
viruses to enter our systems.
5) A Tip for Vegetarians-
Did you become a "strict" vegetarian in the last few wks.
You may think you're doing yourself a favor, but you may be
setting yourself up for more colds that last for too long. Why?
A strictly vegetable diet is lacking in Zinc, a mineral
that helps build up immunity. Are you ready to go back to meat?
No! Eat more mushrooms or ask your naturopath for a good zinc
supplement.
6) Gargle-
Yes the simple act of gargling once or twice a day is an effective way to stay
cold and flu-free. Gargle with plain water or with a little sea or Himalayan salt.
7) More about the Flu-Shot-
If you do plan on getting the flu shot, make it more effective by
taking up Tai Chi, yes that Tai Chi, the ancient Chinese slow and gentle
exercise.
Hope these tips help you stay cold amd flu-free,
and if you have a tip or two on ways to avoiding colds,
please pass them along.
And for more tips on staying well this Winter,
check out our main blog...SupermarketRxs@typepad.com
Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!
flu-free this yr. There's still a debate raging on whether they're safe or not.
If you plan on getting a flu shot this yr. that's okay, but if you're from the camp
of "I don't want a flu shot" use one of the natural remedies listed below...
1) Eat more Yogurt-
Make it a good unsweetened yogurt that contains probiotics.
A cup of yogurt a day is a great way to prevent the flu.
2) Eat Apples and Kiwis-
Both contain compounds that help you stay cold and flu-free.
Fun fact, a teacher who had gotten too many colds for too many
years, really wanted something natural to help her in the upcoming yr.
She visited a nutritionist who recommended Kiwi.
She ate 2 a day, 5 days a week and stayed flu-free for the whole school yr.
Another benefit of Kiwi: Her undereyes circles disappeared and she didn't
have to cake her makeup on too heavily anymore.
Just consider Kiwi-"the plumber's snake of the fruit world." Able to clear out
blockages and allow blood to flow more easily.
3) Take a Cold Shower-
Unable to take a 3 min. cold shower? That's okay- researchers say turning down
the shower for the last 30 secs. or min. is enough to help build up immunity.
Cold baths and showers are popular in Scandinavian countries.
4) Avoid the Sweets-
Dr. Oz, America's favorite Dr. wants all of us to cut "way down" on
or cut out sugar entirely from our diets and for good reason.
Too much sugar, especially in Nov. Dec. and Jan. wreaks
havoc on our immune systems, making it easier for cold and flu
viruses to enter our systems.
5) A Tip for Vegetarians-
Did you become a "strict" vegetarian in the last few wks.
You may think you're doing yourself a favor, but you may be
setting yourself up for more colds that last for too long. Why?
A strictly vegetable diet is lacking in Zinc, a mineral
that helps build up immunity. Are you ready to go back to meat?
No! Eat more mushrooms or ask your naturopath for a good zinc
supplement.
6) Gargle-
Yes the simple act of gargling once or twice a day is an effective way to stay
cold and flu-free. Gargle with plain water or with a little sea or Himalayan salt.
7) More about the Flu-Shot-
If you do plan on getting the flu shot, make it more effective by
taking up Tai Chi, yes that Tai Chi, the ancient Chinese slow and gentle
exercise.
Hope these tips help you stay cold amd flu-free,
and if you have a tip or two on ways to avoiding colds,
please pass them along.
And for more tips on staying well this Winter,
check out our main blog...SupermarketRxs@typepad.com
Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!
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