How to Strengthen Your Immune System

The holiday season is flu season. Let's face it, if you have small children, any season can be cold season! You can lower the risks of catching a bug and actually decrease the duration of an illness by raising the level of your immunities.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Good sources of Vitamin C
• Well-balanced diet
• An excellent vitamin/mineral supplement
• The desire to stay healthy
• Positive outlook
• Stress relieving activities

1. Eat a well-balanced diet. Choose fresh fruits and vegetables with high amounts of Vitamin C. Oranges, tomatoes, and grapefruits are all good examples.

2. Supplement your diet with a good vitamin/mineral supplement. Look for one that offers natural sources instead of synthetics.

3. Find creative ways to relieve stress. Go for walks, go bowling, exercise, or go hiking. Take up a hobby. Find something that inspires you and holds your interest.

4. Keep a positive outlook. It's a proven fact that anger and depression decrease the body's resistance to disease. It lowers the immune system and can drastically deplete the body's supply of certain nutrients.

5. Drink plenty of fluids. This one step will do wonders in keeping you regular and helping the body to rid itself of unwanted toxins.

Tips & Warnings

• Wash your hands often.
• Use sanitizing cleaners on often-used surfaces of your home.
• Consult your physician, before starting any health-related program.
• If you notice any changes in your over all health, inform your physician.