Cold & Flu:
Keeping Ourselves Healthy
In this day and age, it is very clear that we must learn to become our own healthcare advocate. Many of us are scrambling to keep ourselves as healthy as possible. Prevention is key.
We cannot depend on others for our own well being. We must educate ourselves on how to stay healthy in a very proactive way. Our health system is set up, in many ways, with a focus on disease care rather than preventive care.
In many cases, drugs are given for escalating symptoms, whatever they may be, but they are not always the answer. The need for drugs suggests that there is an imbalance in the body in some form or another. It is a flag to make us look deeper at what is going on in our body. We must not “mask” the symptoms but look deeper to see what the actual cause is and then make the necessary lifestyle or dietary changes. We need to question everything and trust our intuition. If something does not feel right, seek help elsewhere, get another opinion etc. Be in tune to your body and listen as it will speak volumes.
Below we offer some basics for “whole” body wellness. We hope you find it informative and useful in helping you to create a healthier YOU!
Many Blessings To You and Yours!
Tips For Staying Healthy Through Flu Season
While there is not just one way of eating that works for everyone, there are many aspects to consider when choosing the correct diet for you. Often, many questions arise when trying to choose the correct diet for yourself. Having so many diet choices available doesn’t make it easy. One can ask themselves questions such as, Should I follow the Atkins Diet? Or The Zone Diet? Or Should I follow the Blood Type Diet? Or Should I follow the South Beach Diet? Or Should I follow the All Raw Diet? Should I be a vegetarian? Should I eat animal protein? And on goes the list…but you get the picture!
“We” feel it is important to listen to the person and ascertain how they feel after eating certain foods. Utilizing a diet recall diary where there is space to write down any signs or symptoms after eating such foods can be a very useful tool. Whichever diet is chosen, balance is key. Trust the intuition of the body, it knows what it needs. It is important to not let our beliefs override our intuition.
Our belief is to eat a clean and complete wholesome diet. Consider the following:
- If consuming animal products, choose lean and organic or grassfed products when possible. If eating fish, Wild Salmon is a great choice.
- If consuming dairy products, choose organic when possible.
- Eat a variety of vegetables with plenty of leafy greens and salads daily.
- Drink fresh vegetable juices.
- Drink an adequate amount of purified water daily.
- Eat a variety of fresh fruits.
- Choose Healthy Fats such as olives, avocados, raw nuts and seeds, raw nut and seed butter, cod liver oil, flax seed oil, olive oil etc.
- Choose whole grains such as quinoa, buckwheat, brown rice, wild rice etc.
- Assorted beans
- Seaweed
- Keep wholesome, unrefined sweeteners to a minimum such as brown rice syrup, maple syrup, raw honey, stevia, xylitol, agave etc.
Do we all need vitamins/supplements? We wholeheartedly believe in a vitamin maintenance program including a multivitamin, essential fatty acids, an antioxidant and, more often than not, a probiotic. If there are health concerns, other targeted nutrients can be brought in as needed.
Healthy eating is all about making better choices…it is not an exact science. Choose foods that are the color of the rainbow and select foods, when possible, that are organic and locally grown. Choosing healthy foods is delicious, healing and energizing to the body! Enjoy!
Tips for Immune Support During Flu Season
- Nutritional Support:
- Eat Well – See Above
- Take your daily maintenance nutrients:
- Multivitamin
- Fish Oil
- Theralac
- Greens
- Vitamin D
- Silver Biotics as labeled
- ASAP Ultimate Skin & Body Care Gel (Silver Gel): Wash your hands regularly and use Gel for hands daily
Note: Always check with your healthcare practitioner before beginning any new nutritional supplements, exercise program or other lifestyle modifications. It is important to have your healthcare practitioner assess your Vitamin D levels periodically. Do not take fish oil if currently taking blood thinners.
- Purifying The Air:
- Use an ultra sonic humidifier and add Silver Biotics (Great for bedroom)
- Use an aromatherapy diffuser with essential oils
- Other Helpful Tips:
- Change your pillowcases frequently
- Increase your greens to help keep the body alkaline
- Reduce stress via meditation, relaxing hot bath etc.
- Drink purified water daily
- Fresh juicing when possible
- Get 7-9 hours of quality sleep daily
Below is a great support pack to keep on hand in your “Medicine Chest” for the
Fall/Winter Season:
Try the Cold/Flu Fighter Fresh Juice
1-2 Carrots
1 Grapefruit
1 Orange
1/2 Lemon (peel yellow)
Fresh Ginger (as desired)
Feed all ingredients through your favorite juicer and enjoy! This juice is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C and is absolutely delicious.
Below is a delicious soothing hot tea for the winter months:
Ginger Raspberry Tea
2-4 inch chunk of fresh ginger (peeled) cut in small pieces
1 quart of purified water
4-5 bags of Raspberry Zinger tea
(Stevia or Raw Honey to taste)
Procedure: In a 2 qt. saucepan add purified water and ginger. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 10 minutes or so. Turn off stove and immerse Raspberry Zinger tea bags into saucepan and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Add sweetener if desired. Enjoy!