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Ways to Avoid Getting Sick this Winter

In August, we discussed ideas to create a healthy school year. It sounds like we may need reinforcements L.  Over the past couple weeks, several friends have mentioned an unwanted visitor in their house – the cold & flu bug! Although I never want to get sick, I especially want to avoid cold & flu while pregnant. If you would also like to avoid the same fate or prevent a return, try incorporating these immune-supporting habits in your daily life.

 

  • Web-MD recommendations including rest, pure water, healthy eating, positive environment, exercise; hand washing, Disinfecting Wipes, . . .
  • Vitamin D (supports health, including the immune system)
  • Vitamin C (helps maintain cell integrity – healthy cells)
  • Vitamin E (promotes immune function)
  • Zinc (necessary to maintain normal immune function)
  • Antioxidants (supports a strong immune system)
  • Probiotics (see LiveStrong)
  • Echinacea (when you feel that first tickle or to shorten the duration and strength of your bug)
  • Garlic (natural antibiotic)
  • Immune protection supplement
  • Vegetable protein (makes all you consume work best)

 

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Remember, reaching a goal with help is better than not reaching it at all: working with busy women who are passionate about making a change in their health because they are “sick and tired” of being sick and tired - mentoring them using natural health & wellness so they can save money and sick days!

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