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Pat Naeder

    

January, 2012 Edition ew3

 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  BOOST IMMUNE SYSTEM DURING COLD AND FLU SEASON ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

    

  1. 1-   Cut your stress and the cortisol stress chemical that is so damaging. Don’t take on more than you can handle. Avoid stressful personalities & jobs.

  2. 2-  Everything you touch can have viruses & bacteria on it and can travel to your lungs through your mouth and nose. Wash hands. Don’t touch mouth and nose. Use hand sanitizer and use tissues for doorknobs. Put a little antibiotic cream inside your nostrils if you work with the public.

  3. 3-   Gargle with mouth wash 3 times a day to clean out the back of your throat and your two vocal cords.

  4. 4-  Get your flu shot if applicable to your health profile.

  5. 5-   Eat the anti-oxidant anti-inflammatory foods. Small portions. Graze:

a.  Mushrooms have antiseptic properties.

b.   Blueberries are a super food! Put them in everything.

c.   Broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower (crucifers) are cancer fighting

d.  Green leafy veggies for calcium and much more!

e.   Fruit for natural sugar, fiber and anti-oxidant activity.

f.   Cranberries inhibit bacteria from staying in the urinary tract.

g.   Citrus for Vit C and it alkalinizes the body to inhibit the cancer cell multiplication process.

h.  Fish for Omega 3, esp cold water fish. Omega 3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory.

i.   Salad. The more colorful the better.

j.    Kale is a super anti-oxidant. Chop it up in spaghetti sauce and salads.

k.  Spinach has folate. It encourages new cell replication and repairs your DNA.

l.    Pineapple is an anti-inflammatory, esp for your stomach and intestines.

m. Ginger is an anti-inflammatory, (Chinese food)

n.  Garlic thins blood slightly, is an anti-oxidant and  inhibits Helicobacter Pylori , the bacteria that can cause ulcers and sometimes stomach cancer. If this bacteria is found in your stomach your Physician will  prescribe antibiotics.

o.   Nuts, in small amts for B Vits, Vit E. Omega 3.

p.  Non fat, not sweetened yogurt to balance stomach & intestinal flora, especially if on antibiotics. Also good for Vit D. Add fruit and flax seed flecks.

q.   Lean meat for carnosine, protein and B Vits.

r.   Green tea has polyphenols & flavonoids, catechins,  that fight free radical damage.

s.   Oatmeal, whole grains, strawberries and veggies for fiber.

t.   Beans.

u.  Quercetin for anti-viral  activity.

v.  Mustard.

w. Oysters= zinc.

x.  Clams & mussels = B12.

y.  Sweet potato for Beta Carotene and anti-oxidant properties.

6-  Avoid sugar and fats. Also avoid artificial sugar. Use honey.

7-  Walk or move around 30 minutes a day 5 days a week. Change scenery.

8-  Socialize and relax to keep your stress hormone, cortisol, down.

9-  Put yesterday behind you. Look forward and plan good things.

10- Get your check-ups with your M.D., and a PhD Psychologist. Just like you tune up your car. Tune up your body and your mind. Have talk sessions with a professional. Just like piano lessons or dance lessons, the professionals know best!

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

Remember- Never give up trying to be healthier! The next hour could be better. Fight on. I’m here for you. Contact me anytime.

  

Good Health to You!
  

Patricia Naeder, RN, BS

Medical Advisor
  
This column is for informational purposes only, and represents the opinion, and reporting of the author only. Any discussions with the Author should be presented to your own personal Physician for his/her Professional opinion. It is not meant to substitute for seeing one's own Medical Doctor, Psychiatrist, or Psychologist for Professional care.

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