With the holidays over & the excess partying done - It seems that every day, another friend succumbs to the flu & is in need of some advice of how to prevent the nasty winter bugs! Here’s some easy and manageable tips to prevent or at least rid in record time!
Read up and share with those in need!
1. Rest Up:
When we’re over
tired and stressed, that’s a surefire way to get rundown/sick. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night
and try to go to and rise at the same time everyday, yes even weekends.
2. Alkaline Foods:
Greens, veggies,
nuts and sprouted foods are great for keeping our bodies in a state of
alkaline, which WE WANT. Animal
proteins and fats are great, but they are highly acidic. Eating too much of these things can set
our bodies into over acidic levels, which is when infections and colds can
occur. *Start your morning off
with lemon water.
3. Water, water,
water:
Drink/sip all day
long. Keep your body, skin and
organs well hydrated especially in the dry and bitter cold months of
winter. Warm it up if you prefer.
4. Zinc:
If you HAVE fallen
victim to the flu/cold monster, a couple days of taking zinc will rebuild and
strengthen your immune system. I
suggest 3-4 days worth and then stop.
Also valuable: Vitamin C
and D, supplements and foods.
Nothing better than
a nice warm bath in the dead of winter.
Adding Epsom salts will help relieve achy joint and the magnesium will
help pull the toxins currently residing in your body.
6. Tea:
A nice tea with raw
honey, lemon and fresh ginger is my go-to drink. Echinacea (immune), Peppermint (upset tummy) or Green
(anti-oxidants) are great ones to try.
Mix them up for a powerhouse blend. *This does NOT count toward your daily water intake, even
herbal teas are dehydrating, only water is water!
7. Raw Honey: Great for relieving
sore throats thanks to the anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties, plus it is
delish!
8. Eat with
Colour: Go nuts for the rainbow –
stock up on your greens (cabbage, kale, peppers, chard), red/purples (grapes,
berries, carrots, pomm, eggplant), yellows/oranges (oranges, peppers, bananas,
citrus, yams)!
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| Mirepoix |
9. Bone Broth: Go to your local butcher and ask for veal, lamb and beef bones. Chicken or turkey work well too if you're not a meat eater. Boil with carrots, celery, onions (mirepoix) & tons of garlic. Boil until the top becomes cloudy. Discard froth and simmer. Eat on its own or make it into a full soup.
10. A simple workout: Pending on how tragic you feel, at times a little stroll or some stretching at home is a great way to get the circulation & body moving.
**Updated article from my SDTC - version
Sending all of the healthy vibes your way,
xoxox
rbn
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