Beat the flu this year, NATURALLY
5 Ways Tips for Beating the Common Fall/Winter Cold
Reduce Your Stress
Both psychological and physical stressors increase hormones that leave weaken out immune system. Case in point- Do you remember getting sick right after final exams in college? The stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline (AKA epinephrine) suppress our natural immunity, which is why the synthetic version of cortisol called prednisone is prescribed; to suppress an overactive immune system in some cases of auto-immune disease.
Instead of worrying about things you can’t control, jump into mindful prayer, meditation or a yoga class. Moderate intensity exercise is both “stimulating to the immune system and decreases hormones associated with stress”.
Low Sugar/refined carbohydrate diet
High glycemic carbohydrates and processed foods actually “increase” the stress response in the body; and when consumed they induce inflammation in the body and lead to a reduced ability to fight infection.
Cook your foods from scratch, preferably organic, and select a wide range of “colorful” fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and wild fish/game for quality protein sources.
Science based Nutritional Supplements
IgG 2000
Use 4 capsules or 1-2 scoops daily
Oral Immunoglobuline antibodies are highly effective in boosting “passive” immunity and neutralizing, viral, bacteria and parasitic antigens before they can trigger infection.
High Potentcy Multivitamin/mineral
Pharmaceutical grade minerals, in a highly absorbable “chelated” form, optimizes the immune system’s ability to function at peak levels during times of stress and exposure to pathogens. Minerals such as Zinc, Selenium, Manganese, and Magnesium are all vitally important to adequate immune system function.
Liquid Vitamin D
Use 4,000 to 8,000 IU per day. More research is emerging on vitamin D and immune system function, but know that NO influenza outbreak as ever occurred in the summer; when the body’s natural synthesis of vitamin D is the highest due to increased sun exposure. For more info on Vitamin D refer to Dr. John Cannell’s website http://www.vitamindcouncil.org
Allows your immune system to work more efficiently at killing viruses and bacteria that enter your body. Also prevents cardiovascular disease, many cancers and common autoimmune diseases
Probiomax DF
A high potency, multi-strain probiotic with bacterial species that have been studied to increase intestinal immune response (raising IgA in the GI tract) and increase Natural Killer (NK) cell number and function.
Email or call Dr. Arnill to discuss any one of these strategies in more detail!
