• Request an Appointment
  Telephone (+1) 905-751-1115
DENTAL CLINIC
×
  • Home
  • Testimonials
  • About Me
  • Services
  • F&Q
  • Contact
  • Fees & Practitioner Hours
  • Health Resources
    • Practitioner Resources

When Should You Start Prepping Your Immune System For Winter?

When Should You Start Prepping Your Immune System For Winter?
October 4, 2017LEESA SANCHEZHealth Tips
17
SHARES
ShareTweetGoogleLinkedinPrintMail

Picture this: The weather is cooling down, cozy coats re-emerge, and you may be shutting those windows and start cranking up the heat. With a new season on the horizon, unwanted guests will be popping up. The sniffles and sneezes, or worse, are coming. But don’t head for the cold medicine just yet; there’s plenty you can do to prepare yourself. It’s important, however, that you start supporting your immune system and inflammatory response now in order to stay healthy thought the fall, winter, and spring. And so, in preparation for the changing season, here are a few ways to support your body:

Seventy percent of the immune system lives in your intestinal lining, so it’s no surprise that the key to a well-balanced immune system is making sure the bacteria inhabiting your gut are healthy and thriving. Adding in a daily probiotic is a great place to start, but for many, you’ll need to go a step further, addressing the root cause of any gut issues, reducing inflammation, and supporting healthy digestion.

When we think of allergies, we’re often thinking of the symptoms associated with allergies—running nose, itchy eyes, headaches—but at the core, we’re really experiencing an inflammatory response to foreign particles. Herbs and supplements can help reduce inflammation and give you some relief. Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, as well as herbal blends such as Natural DHist or Histaeze, can all be used to control and prevent symptoms.

Even if you don’t have food allergies, eating a healthy diet supports the immune system and makes you less prone to an allergy attack. I recommend choosing foods that fight inflammation, like organic plants and foods high in fiber and healthy fats, while avoiding refined sugars, processed white flour, dairy products, and red meats. If you’ve ever heard of the Mediterranean diet, that’s a great plan that offers many benefits—even beyond allergies.

Like the foods we eat, stress can also trigger an inflammatory response (are you noticing a trend?), which makes it even more important that you manage anxiety and any chronic stressors. I like to incorporate some mind-body healing into my daily routine, like guided meditation, long walks, yoga, and deep breathing.

Simple enough, right? As obvious as it sounds, harmful toxins are sometimes lurking where you’d least expect them, like in personal care and cleaning products. Toxins can damage the immune system and trigger inflammation. To reduce exposure, you might consider buying water filters, replacing toxic household products with natural alternatives, and installing air filters to cleanse your environment. Remember, if you don’t recognize an ingredient, your body probably won’t either.

When Should You Start Prepping Your Immune System For Winter?

 

17
SHARES
ShareTweetGoogleLinkedinPrintMail

Recent Posts

  • Meghan Markle on the moment she realized the power of her voice
  • April Newsletter
  • March Newsletter
  • February Newsletter
  • Mindfulness can improve heart health

Recent Comments

  • LEESA SANCHEZ on Tips to Boost Your Baby’s Health from Day One
  • Linda Peters on Tips to Boost Your Baby’s Health from Day One
  • LEESA SANCHEZ on Tips to Boost Your Baby’s Health from Day One
  • LEESA SANCHEZ on Stuck at the Airport? Relax With These 14 Easy Self-Care Tricks
  • Johne216 on Stuck at the Airport? Relax With These 14 Easy Self-Care Tricks

Archives

  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017

Categories

  • Chiropractic
  • Events
  • General
  • Health Tips
  • Massage
  • Newsletter
  • Providers
  • Uncategorized

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Latest Articles

  • Drop in September 16 for our free Back pack and Scoliosis Check up! 10 – 1 pm Sep 16

(+1) 905-751-1115

13 Knowles Crescent, Aurora ON L4G 1Z6

Connect With Us

Hours of Operation:

MONDAY 09:15AM-7:00PM
TUESDAY Call to Book
WEDNESDAY 09:15AM-7:00PM
THURSDAY 04:00PM-7:00PM
FRIDAY 11:00AM-2:00PM
SATURDAY Call to Book
SUNDAY Call to Book

 

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Copyright ©2017 all rights reserved