(Family Features) Declining temperatures can bring fun, cool-weather activities, but they also mean cold and flu season is lurking. While everyone hopes to stay healthy, it can be difficult to completely avoid viruses and bugs. Read More
It is easier to spread the influenza virus (flu) than previously thought, according to a new University of Maryland-led study released today. People commonly believe that they can catch the flu by exposure to droplets Read More
When cold and flu season strikes, millions of Americans find themselves coughing, sneezing, congested, aching, uncomfortable and sometimes, downright miserable. The widespread prevalence of these symptoms sweeps the country each year and affects people of Read More
In today’s crazy world we are all concerned with building our immunity. Did you know that over 70% of your immune cells are located in your gut? It makes sense if you think about it. Read More
Turmeric is a spice commonly used to make sauces and delicious curry. This bright yellow- orange spice comes from the turmeric root. Aside from cooking, it’s been used as an antioxidant and as an alternative Read More
Vitamin D, commonly known as the “sunshine vitamin”, is considered to be one of the most important vitamins required for the functioning of a healthy body. Yet many of us suffer from a vitamin D Read More
With COVID-19 still impacting us we should all be taking stemps to make sure our immune system is at peak performance. For anyone living with an autoimmune condition, this can present added challenges. Because autoimmune Read More
Choline, a vital nutrient for many body functions such as nerve signaling, liver and muscle functioning, is essential for our health. Compared to omega-3s, which were discovered almost a century ago, the importance of choline Read More
Stay-at-home orders and “lockdowns” related to the COVID-19 pandemic have had a major impact on the daily lives of people around the world and that includes the way that people sleep, two studies reported in Read More
It has become clear that people who have type-2 diabetes have an increased risk of being impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. People with diabetes need to understand that COVID-19 illness can raise their blood pressure Read More
Do you seem to be bombarded with health tips directed at helping you live healthy? We focus on content that will help support and improve immunity, Some common ideas include:
- How you can add immunity boosting vitamins and supplements to your diet.
- How sleep impacts immunity
- How much exercise is needed to boost immunity
Your first line of defense is to choose a healthy lifestyle. Following general good-health guidelines is the single best step you can take toward naturally keeping your immune system working properly. We hope these health tips can help.
Your immune system is incredibly complex. It has to be strong enough and sophisticated enough to fight off a variety of illnesses and infections, but not so strong that it overreacts unnecessarily — causing allergies and other autoimmune disorders to develop. To operate in such a delicate balance, your immune system is tightly controlled by a variety of inputs.
But despite its complexity, there are everyday lifestyle habits you can focus on to help give your immune system what it needs to fight off an infection or illness. Here are five science-backed ways to ensure your immune system has everything it needs to function optimally, as well as why you shouldn’t rely on supplements to boost your immune system.
