Our immune system is our body's defense against foreign organisms–it's the main line of defense standing between us and sickness. So how can we boost it?
2. W H A T I T I S :
H O W W E C A N B E T T E R I T :
Your immune system is your body's defense against illness. When
outside organisms that could cause harm enter your body, your
immune system attacks them, ensuring you stay healthy.
There are numerous ways to improve your immune system from
top to bottom both. They include both the activities that you do
(or don't) do, what you're eating and, surprisingly, how often you
eat.
Y O U R I M M U N E S Y S T E M
3. E X E R C I S E
M E D I T A T E
The increase in blood circulation and antibody presence within your
body when you're working out help fight disease. Moderate exercise
without over-exerting yourself is hugely important to staying healthy.
Because stress is such an enormous detriment to your overall health
and your susceptibility to disease, meditation can be a key to staying
healthy by helping to keep you calm and relaxed.
Instead of eating the now-popular three meals a day, try eating how we
were meant to eat as humans: smaller meals throughout the day.
T H E T H R E E T E N E T S O F A H E A L T H Y B O D Y
E A T N A T U R A L L Y
4. B O O S T Y O U R I M M U N E S Y S T E M T H R O U G H D I E T
D R I N K M O R E T E A
Tea contains L-theanine, an
amino acid responsible for
immune system boosts. L-
theanine has also been shown
to have positive impacts on
the memories of people who
ingest it regularly, as well as
our critical-thinking and
attention-switching abilities!
Fruits and veggies, especially
colorful ones like carrots,
tomatoes and strawberries, all
of which offer your body
antioxidants. Antioxidants can
help control the level of
inflammation in your body and
boost your immune defense to
outside contaminants.
Vitamins C and B act as
immune boosters as well as
energy boosters, which can
help motivate you to work
out; another crucial step in
helping boost your immune
system.
E A T F R U I T S & V E G G I E S T A K E V I T A M I N S
5. W H Y G I N G E R ?
Ginger contains phenols, that help relax muscles in your body,
especially your stomach. Touted for its power to reduce sinus
pressure, nausea, and a variety of other ailments, this root truly is a
superfood. The root also contains more than 14 bioactive substances
that will naturally aid your body with digestion and congestion, and
acts as a lightning fast remedy to soothe all varieties of illnesses.
The root has been used for centuries and stands as one of the oldest
and most effective natural drugs available. The next time you consider
reaching for a bottle of Ibuprofen or aspirin, why not try ginger
instead?
H A R N E S S I N G G I N G E R ' S H E A L T H Y P R O P E R T I E S
6. H O W T O P R E P A R E I T :
If you’re not familiar with the fibrous root, you might be puzzled on
how to access its full potential. Visit any grocery store and you’ll find
several options. For convenience, you may opt to buy a jar of dry
ginger. Dried ginger can be a great supplement for recipes and for
medicinal purposes. You’ll also find jars of fresh ginger. This is better
than dried, but my personal recommendation? Check out the grocer’s
fresh produce section and buy the root whole.
To peel the skin, simply take a potato peeler or paring knife and
carefully remove the tough skin. You’ll find a fragrant, golden fruit
inside. You can mince the ginger to add to teas, or you can thinly slice
the root to add to stir fries, marinades, etc.
H A R N E S S I N G G I N G E R ' S H E A L T H Y P R O P E R T I E S
W H A T T O M A K E :
Ginger tea
Ginger beer or ginger ale
Ginger candy