Winter is the time when many children and adults come down with a cold or flu. With dropping temperatures and socializing with other people who may be sick, it’s tough to fight a cold or flu during the winter. However, there are ways to boost immunity to help fight off infections before they turn into a cold, flu, or something much worse.
For boosting immunity, natural remedies are always best. Not only are they less expensive, but they provide long-term effects rather than just a temporary fix. Medications tend to mask the underlying issue of an illness, but natural remedies get to the root of the problem. While medications can provide relief of symptoms, they are never a cure and they do not provide long-term health benefits.
A great way to improve your immunity is by taking oregano oil. Oregano oil helps to eliminate bad bacteria that could be harming your immune system. When you feel an illness coming on, take 200 mg 3 times per day. To combat illnesses all year, take oregano oil every day.
Everyone knows that vegetables are important to our health, but they are especially important at boosting immunity. Load up on leafy greens such as kale, cabbage, lettuce, and broccoli to help your liver flush out harmful toxins which can lead to a weakened immune system.
Eating avocados on a daily basis is amazing for your health. Not only are avocados high in omega-3 fatty acids, but they support adrenal functions and contain essential amino acids and antioxidants. Eating ½ cup of avocados a day is a great goal to set for yourself. You can even put avocados in smoothies, brownies, or chocolate pudding!
During a cold, load up on Japanese mushrooms such as enoke, shiitake, or oyster mushrooms. Toss them in a salad, use them to top sandwiches, mix them in pasta sauce, or even use them in soup. Also during the midst of a cold, ginger can be a powerful option. Ginger helps to cleanse the lymphatic system and warms the body to help break down toxins. Ginger can be juiced, used in tea, or even thrown into smoothies.
A weakened immune system can do much more than just cause a cold or flu from time to time. A weakened immune system is responsible for many types of cancers and other life-threatening medical conditions. Boosting immunity is a daily task that takes time, research, and effort.
Chiropractic care can help to boost immunity. The nervous system and immune system work together to help the body adapt and heal. Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to boost the coordinated responses of the nervous system and immune system. A visit to Premier Health Chiropractors can help! Contact us today to schedule your first appointment and enjoy the health benefits that chiropractic care can provide.