Fight winters aches and pains

As I was reminded at 1 am this morning when my daughter woke up with the stomach flu, we are knee deep in winter. So we need to get our bodies and immune systems in line and keep us from spending the majority of the cold months on a couch watching TV. I will give some ideas on keeping healthy this winter.

First, avoid sugar. Sugar lowers our immune systems. Fruit Juices and artificial sweeteners are included here. 

Next, get enough sleep. Getting lots of rest helps fight fatigue, which is an entry way into our body for bacteria and viruses.

Take supplements like Garlic (anti-bacteria), Probiotics (helps by adding good bacteria to the digestive tract), Glutamine (immune support, good for a healthy gut), Vitamin D (for fighting depression and stress), American Ginseng (kills colds in 6 hours) and of course a good multi and zinc.

Exercise: When you exercise you increase circulation and blood flow through the body. The immune system works better at finding a virus with better circulation and helps weed them out.

Wash your hands. This stops the spread of virus to the nose and mouth and also other people as well. 

Apply these few principles and we will have a better chance at getting through this season with our health in order