Do
you find yourself lining up each year at the doctors with the typical
symptoms of cold and flu? Do you spend Winter trying to relieve the
sniffles, sore throat and cough? Take action in the months leading up to
Winter to arm yourself with these tips to staying healthy.
According
to Sheila Zhou, expert
Scientist at USANA,
leading
producer of high quality supplements, “Summer is officially
over, and with the cooler months often associated with sneezing,
coughing, and fevers, it’s no surprise many of us
aren’t happy about it. Staying healthy during this time
however, doesn’t have to be difficult. By implementing a cold
and flu prevention regimen during April, before Winter starts,
will boost your immune system
significantly.”
Ms. Zhou shares her expert tips on how to
winter-proof your immune system this season:
Soak up the
sunshine
A significant number of Australians are deficient
in vitamin D. Did you know that just 20
minutes of sunlight each day significantly boosts the production of
vitamin D in your body? Vitamin D not only helps protect your body
in maintaining healthy immune function, but it also assists in
general wellbeing. Unfortunately, with the days getting shorter and
the daylight hours diminishing, winter can be a difficult time to
get the necessary sunshine, so supplements such as USANA’s
Vitamin D can be beneficial.
Drink like a
fish
Like any other time of year,
staying hydrated during winter is extremely important. Even though
you may not feel as thirsty or sweat as much during the cooler
months, drinking plenty of water is still essential to help
eliminate waste and prime your body against infections from
pathogens.
Get moving
Never underestimate the
importance of regular activity. Exercising is of course a great way
to get into shape, but it also increases the number of natural
killer cells in our bodies that fight off infection. So even if you
only have time to walk around the block, making the effort goes a
long way in keeping you healthy and infection free as the weather
cools down.
Get creative in
the kitchen
Eating brightly coloured fruit
and vegetables is also a great way to keep infections at bay. They
are rich in vitamin C and E and antioxidants. Their ability to
increase the functionality of your immune system means that adding
these fresh fruits and vibrant veggies to your daily diet helps
your body safe guard itself from nasty viruses, while tasting
delicious too!
Stress less
You’re probably aware
that stress isn’t good for you, but very few people are aware
of how much it actually impacts your health. Stress takes an
enormous toll on the immune system and makes you more vulnerable to
everything from a common cold to major diseases. So if you
don’t already, make sure you get enough sleep and take time
out to do the things you enjoy.
To view the full range of USANA Health
Sciences nutritional, weight management and personal care products
visit www.usana.com.
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