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Foods that Boost Your Immune System
Immunity is a hotly debated topic. Can we boost our immunity? And, can we do so through food? We all know that to keep our bodies healthy, we need to fuel them with the right foods, because what we eat has a direct impact on our health. Choosing foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, and antibacterial properties is the key to guarding and protecting our bodies. The right choices can strengthen our skin barrier, fight free radicals, and overall boost our immune function. But exactly which foods should you eat to keep your immune system functioning at its best? Here we’ll go over my top ten foods to boost…
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Natural Supplements to Boost Your Immune System
It’s a known fact that eating healthy and exercising is key to maintaining good health. But sometimes we need a little extra boost. One way to get it is by taking the right supplements. Just like the name suggests, they supplement nutrients, minerals, and vitamins we need for optimal health. Here we’ll talk specifically about natural supplements you can introduce to enhance your immunity. 1. Zinc In a study by the Open Respiratory Medicine Journal, zinc was shown to reduce the duration of a cold by 42%. It assists in the development of our T cells (T lymphocytes) and activates them to fight off unwanted pathogens and bacteria in affected…
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Healing Elderberry Smoothie
What’s a quick and easy way to pack a bunch of immune-boosting foods together into a delicious drink? The answer is this Healing Elderberry Smoothie. It’s quick and easy to make and could be the yummiest way you’ll ever have to give your immune system just what it needs to keep you feeling your best. Benefits of Elderberry Ever heard of elderberries before? It kind of sounds like a fantasy fruit, doesn’t it? While it may not be quite that, it does have superpowers. Elderberry has some pretty impressive properties that make it a potent food for boosting your immunity. Elderberry has been a staple in traditional medicine for treating…
