Stay Healthy This Fall

The kids are back in school, we’re adjusting to fall weather and  starting to anticipate the holiday season.  And then…what happens?  We get sick.  For most of us, it’s not a serious sick; it’s just a scratchy throat, a stuffy nose, dry eyes, a cough now and then.  What to do?

The best thing, of course, is to take better care of ourselves every day, bolstering our immunity while we feel healthy.  Eat well!  Lots of fresh vegetables and fruit, whole grains, natural proteins, and minimizes refined and processed foods.  Get 8 hours of sleep at night or more.  Think happy thoughts and find ways to enjoy ourselves.  All of these things have been proven to enhance the function of our immune systems. 

What else can help with our immunity? 

• Wash hands thoroughly and often, and use hand sanitizers when water and soap are unavailable. 
• Stay hydrated.  Drink water.  Enjoy tea (regular or herbal).
• Take a multi vitamin with minerals every day.
• Use a Vitamin D supplement regularly.
• Acidophilus and other probiotic bacteria are essential for good immune function.

And when you’re feeling lousy?

• Rest.  There’s no substitute for it.
• Drink more water and use herbal teas like Gypsy Cold Care or Cold Season. 
• Take homeopathic remedies for relief of symptoms like cough, nasal congestion, fever and chills.
• Elderberry, olive leaf, yarrow and echinacea and are examples of herbal supplements that help to support natural immunity.
• Essential oils of eucalyptus, thyme, peppermint or pine can help provide comfort if you’re congested.  Just use a few drops in boiling water and…mmm…breathe.

Ask our Whole Body team members for further information and take good care, so that all your seasons are healthy ones.