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How to boost your immune system, naturally!

May 8, 2015 · 7 Comments

How to boost your immune system, naturally!

Heading into the winter season, boosting our immune systems always seems to become more of a priority. There is nothing worse than being struck down by lurgies, but an immune system that is in top shape means you can fight them off with ease. Here are some things you can try:

 

♥ Probiotics

Good gut health is crucial to a good immune system. Taking a daily probiotic or including fermented foods and bone broth in your diet a great start.

 

♥ Fruit and Veges

I know it’s obvious, but it really does work! As well as the good old leafy greens and citrus, mushrooms are also particularly beneficial as they increase the level of white blood cells in your body, helping you fight off infections.

Super Greens and Reds♥ Superfoods

I like to think of our superfood powders as our ‘insurance policy’ – that extra protection for my family! I don’t think you can go past Aussie company, Nutra Organics/Superfoods for Kidz for the best superfood powders. They are certified organic and contain quality fruit and vegetables in a concentrated form. It’s a much better way to ‘take your vitamins’ instead of the nasty synthetic options that are full of sugar and fillers.

 

♥ Garlic and Ginger

Add these two powerhouses to everything you cook! Garlic contains allacin which fights infection and bacteria while ginger has amazing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

 

♥ Get Good Sleep

Make sure you get a restful sleep every night at the amount of hours right for you. This pub-med study says ‘sleep enhances immune defence’.

 

♥ Chill Out

Getting stressed really impacts on your immune system! Try to eliminate the stress in your life and relax. Take up yoga or tai chi, go for a walk in the fresh air or watch some funny movies.

 

♥ Meditate

Get your ommmm on! Studies show that meditation improves your immunity in a positive way. Follow a guided meditation if you are new to meditation – there are plenty of free apps or you tube videos.

Immune Boost Synergy blend from Twenty8

♥ Essential Oils

There are a number of essential oils that are great for your immunity.  This beautiful Immune Boost blend from Twenty 8 is a  powerful decongestant with anti-bacterial properties. Diffuse through your home or pop a drop on your feet at night time. Flora Remedia also make this divine infusion of oils combined with flower essences called Immunity Infusion.

 

♥ Zinc

Zinc is a well-known immune booster and can be found in red meat, eggs, pumpkin seeds, chicken, fish and sunflower seeds. Be careful about taking supplements though, because too much zinc can compromise your immune system.

♥ Herbs

There are so many great herbs that help your immune system and several ways you can take them.

Herbal teas are delicious and easy to make part of your daily routine. This Love Tea Immunity blend is designed by a naturopath and especially to strengthen your immune system. Get a tea flask and sip on it all day! I like to add a wedge of lemon and a sliver of ginger as well. Staying hydrated also helps keep your immune cells working well.

Herbal liquid blends can take a bit of getting used to taking but hold your nose and down the hatch! We find that taking a dose as soon as you get a niggle can prevent anything from taking hold. Try Kiwi Herb’s Immune Guard, or Olive Leaf Extract.

 

♥ Bone Broth

Make up some of this nourishing traditional broth and improve your immune system! Extra garlic, ginger and turmeric will really have a potent brew. Find how to make it here.

 

♥ Healthy Lifestyle

Keep smoking and drinking to a minimum or eliminating it all together is one of the best things you can do for your immune system. Exercising regularly will improve your circulation and help keep your immune system humming along nicely. Regular hand washing can also keep away colds and flus.

 

I hope these tips on how to boost your immune system, naturally have given you some ideas.

You might also like to read:

Homemade Cough Syrup

Sore Throat Remedy

How to beat colds and flu, naturally

Make your own natural chest rub

 

 

What do you do to increase your immune system?

 

Changing Habits Immune Boost Pack
*Please note that this information is general in nature and you should always consult your health practitioner for specific medical advice.*

Sources: Mim Beim, Natural Remedies

Filed In: HEALTH / Tagged: colds, flu, gut health, illness, immune, immune boosting, immune system, immunity, natural immunity, winter

Heal Your Gut! 5 copies to win!

October 17, 2014 · 137 Comments

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So, how’s your gut? 

Is it happy or is it gurgling, aching, spasming and making you ill? Do you feel fuzzy, fatigued, uncomfortable and suffering from niggling ailments? This book is for you!

The amazing Lee Holmes has done it again. Based on her own experiences with a non-specific auto immune disease and fibromyalgia, Lee is now showing us how to heal our gut with her new book, called funnily enough… Heal Your Gut!

Lee’s story is so interesting. She has ditched the prescription drugs and now lives an energetic life. All through healing the gut. Facebook told me last month that Lee turned 47. No way! She looks late 20’s. That’s enough to make me eat whatever she tells me to eat!

I am also a big fan of her book for kids, Supercharged Food for Kids as I know many of you are.

 

Lee

 

[box] “2000 years ago, Hippocrates said : All disease begins in the gut.”[/box]

 

The book is so easy to read and understand. No heavy science stuff (whew!) There are four parts to the book.

In part one, Lee explains about how the gut works, what candida is and how to test for it. It’s also interesting to note that gut health effects our immune system and our brain.

Part two and three are dedicated to a four phase healing and treatment protocol for a four week period. I love that Lee’s recommendations are all natural and holistic. She has great tips for supplements and herbs to use, as well as detoxing strategies like dry skin-brushing.

Part four is all about the food. There are 59 gut healing recipes from juices to bone broths, soups and dessert. Wait a minute – dessert????  Lee has icecream, custard, gelatos and puddings on this protocol. Sign me up!

Lee’s books are written in a personal style, with lots of anecdotes and stories. I love her philosophies about self love and being gentle with yourself and your body. Healing in a positive and supportive way sounds so much nicer than fighting with our bodies!

Check out Lee’s healing  manifesto. A great one to print out from the book and put up on the fridge.

 

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I am so keen to get stuck into this four week gut healing protocol. I am psyched and so ready for it after battling with candida on and off for many years. Once my holistic doctor has sorted out my adrenals, he says I am good to go.

Anybody want to take up the challenge with me?

 

Giveaway:

 

This giveaway has now closed. The lucky winners were Shannan, Fiona, Jolie, Linda and Anthea!

 

 

Want to win a copy of Lee’s book, Heal Your Gut? Lee is kindly giving five copies to you guys! Woot!

How to enter:

♥ Be a blog subscriber. Add your email to the right hand side box.

♥ Leave a comment for me on this post telling me why you want to win.

♥ Hit one or more of the social media share buttons down there and spread the healthy gut love!

 

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Can’t wait and want the book now? Get it straight from Lee and download instantly! Go here.

 

 

[box] This giveaway runs from now until Friday the 24th of October at midnite AEST. Winners will be chosen using a random number generator from those fulfilling the entry requirements and emailed (please check your emails, especially the junk folder!) Giveaway is available worldwide, not just Australia. Good luck![/box]

 

I am an affiliate partner with Lee. 🙂

Filed In: HEALTH / Tagged: anti-inflammatory, bone broth, candida, giveaway, gut, gut health, Lee Holmes, supercharge, supercharged food

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