Along with a proper hygiene regime (such as washing your hands before digging into dinner), there are particular foods that can guard against getting the sniffles…or worse. These aren’t fancy dishes – most of these are things you probably already have in your fridge or pantry. Let’s digest seven of these superfoods that can help your body resist illnesses like the flu.
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For thousands of years mushrooms have been used to help sustain people around the world. But they do more than simply feed us and keep us alive. Mushrooms can also promote health and vitality, carrying out certain functions that other foods cannot. The trick is knowing which mushrooms do what and how to find them. […]
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Most people are able to battle the common cold and flu on their own with a little help from their immune system. Just be mindful, that these sneaky habits can actually hinder immune health making it more difficult to recover from an illness.
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Raising your immunity doesn’t require any magic potions or spending hours in a hyperbaric chamber; it can actually be raised effectively with changes in your lifestyle and diet. Here are seven relatively simple ways to increase your body’s natural “shield” against bugs.
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Prescribing exercise for chronic disease management not only reduces symptoms of or prevents disease, but results in many positive side effects. From stress reduction and the support of immune system health to reduction of blood pressure and cholesterol, when used moderately, exercise can not only support physical health, but positively influence our mental health.
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Mental fitness (also referred to as mental resiliency) can be defined as having access to the personal resources necessary to overcome the daily stressors of life. When the demands outweigh those resources, stress may result (coupled with tight muscles, short fuse, and the overwhelming desire to choke the life out of someone). With the lazy […]
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