"The immune system is your body's
              natural defense system."
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​We all know that we have within us a natural defense system called our immune system, don´t we?
Your body is so amazing that it knows how to heal itself and given the right conditions it will happen.
Think for a minute, when you cut yourself, do you worry that it will keep bleeding out and not heal? Usually the answer to that will be, no...we know that in a healthy body the blood will clot and the cut will heal.
The trick is to know when you need to give your body a bit of help.
Some of the times when we need to top – up are :

• Pregnancy
• If we are unable to eat a healthy balanced diet
• If we are in a situation where we are vulnerable to viruses and bacterial infections.

I am focused on strengthening the immune system right now therefore here are some supplements that will help do that:

Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant and also an essential nutrient. It boosts immunity, strengthens the skins defense system and helps wounds heal quicker.
Foods rich in vitamin C include broccoli, cantaloupe, cauliflower, kale, kiwi, orange juice, papaya, red, green or yellow pepper, sweet potato, strawberries, and tomatoes.

Vitamin D helps maintain strong bones and aids the absorption of calcium, magnesium and phosphate.
Foods that provide vitamin D include: Fatty fish, like tuna, mackerel, and salmon. Foods fortified with vitamin D, like some dairy products, orange juice, soy milk, and cereal, Beef liver, Cheese, Egg yolks.

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and aids in fat absorption.
Foods rich in vitamin E: Sunflower seeds, Almonds, Avocados, Spinach, vegetable oils, meat, eggs.

Vitamin B6 plays an important role in the health of the nervous system.
Vitamin B6 is found in a wide variety of foods including:
pork, poultry, fish, bread, wholegrain cereals, wheat germ and brown rice.

Zinc 
helps the immune system to fight bacteria and viruses

• helps to heal the body
• important for taste and smell

Foods rich in zinc are red meat, nuts, dairy, eggs, whole grains, seeds and legumes.

Garlic
has been shown to:

• Lower blood pressure and cholesterol
•  act as a natural antibiotic
• as an anti inflammatory
• strengthen the immune system

Echinacea
Is a herb which has been identified as having anti -inflammatory, antiviral and antioxidant properties as well as strengthening the immune system.
 
Supplements are a HUGE subject and I would not even try to go into too much detail however as I always say,
Keep It Super Simple. #KISS

#FreeFloLiving  #KISS #ImmuneHealth

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​So why is water so important for our health?

​Every system in the body requires water to function and we need to replace the water in our body and keep it flowing. 

Typically, an adult male needs about 3 litres per day while an adult female needs about 2 litres per day made up of water we drink and water in the food we eat. 

The functions of water are : 

•  regulates body temperature
• helps create saliva which is essential in the breakdown and digestion of food
• part of the body´s excretory system to remove waste and toxins 
• protects and cushions vital organs and joints including the spinal cord
• aids digestion and prevents constipation
• water is an essential macro nutrient for optimal and immune health.

What happens next?
During this pandemic I have to say I am totally aghast at the fact that our governing bodies are promoting measures such as quarantine, masks, gloves, hand-washing, hand-sanitizer and hygiene steps although very little if anything about how to build a stronger immune system to help protect ourselves . There is a lot of media coverage about masks and gloves and hygiene precautions and I am not knocking these at all however there is so much more that we can do to help strengthen our natural defense mechanisms of the body. 

   We are living in historical times right now        and how we deal with this will have a             ripple effect for a long time to come.

So when we have viruses and bacterial illnesses some people get sick and some people never get sick...why? ....and then some people recover others don´t...why?
It´s really very simple..

    A strong immune system is the key!

So what can we do? The way we think, the way we live and what we eat and drink all have an immense effect on how our immune system functions. 
There are so many things in life that we have no control over so it´s important to take that control and power back where we can.

At the end of the day bacteria and viruses will continue to be part of life we cannot inject enough vaccines or sterilise enough of our environment to prevent them , our natural defenses are there for a reason, let´s build them up and give ourselves a chance!
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#FreeFloLiving #ImmuneHealth #KISS