Sunshine – “Nature itself is the best physician” Sunshine reduces stress and boosts mood. It is good for the brain, bone and immune health. It helps improve sleep, regulates appetite and metabolism. It helps skin produce vitamin D. Lack of vitamin D especially in the winter months is associated with lower immune system and depression. Sunlight can not only improveContinue reading “Boost Your Immune System – Part 4: Sunshine”
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Boost Your Immune System – Part 3: Rest & Sleep
Rest & Sleep – “You become what you feed your mind” Having one lazy day per week can help reduce stress, high blood pressure and improve mental health. Read or watch your favorite show during your off day. Avoid watching news or any negative information on a daily basis. It’s interesting to note that if youContinue reading “Boost Your Immune System – Part 3: Rest & Sleep”
Boost Your Immune System – Part 2: Exercise
Exercise – “Any exercise is better than no exercise” If you don’t have a lot of time, even 20 minutes of exercise a day makes a difference. Something as simple as walking for just 30 minutes a day, helps lose weight, reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure and improve immunity. A new study shows that regularContinue reading “Boost Your Immune System – Part 2: Exercise”
Boost Your Immune System – Part 1: FOOD
Even in the midst of a pandemic, there are some key things that could potentially improve your immune system. Food – “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” To have a balanced diet, eat more whole foods and eat a colorful diet. Make fruits and vegetables a staple in your diet. ItContinue reading “Boost Your Immune System – Part 1: FOOD”
#12 Did you know? ARUGULA
Did you know that arugula not only has the potential to help prevent cancer, but also has been shown to be toxic to cancer cells.
#11 Did you know? CARROTS
Did you know that carrots are high in beta carotene (Vitamin A), carotenoids, Vitamins B2, B6, C, E, K, fiber, potassium, folate and phosphorus?
#10 Did you know? GARLIC
Did you know that garlic is packed with vitamins and nutrients? Some of these are protein, potassium, vitamins A, B, B2, C, Calcium and Zinc.
#9 Did you know? BEETS
Did you know that beets are excellent cancer fighters? Beets are strongly effective in breaking up tumors. They contain a high amount of betacyanin which is also what gives the beets its purple reddish color.
#8 Did you know? CUCUMBERS
Did you know that cucumbers are 90% water? Cucumbers are diuretic, can cure diabetes, can treat sore teeth and gums and can reduce the swelling around the eyes.
#7 Did you know? SPINACH
Did you know that you can improve your memory with spinach? Spinach is high in brain friendly folate & B-vitamins. L-tyrosine in spinach improves mental focus.