Every year the flu season seems to get worse. Even given extra time and knowing that the annual calamity is coming to your home, your office or your kid’s school, I see with my patients Read More
We’ve almost made it through the cold and flu season this year, but it’s not over yet. Now is NOT the time to but yourself at risk for infection or illness. Don’t wait until you Read More
Diet is a crucial piece of the immunity puzzle. “Eating the right foods helps your immune system function optimally and makes you more resistant to infection,” says Jennifer Johnson, ND, clinical professor at the University Read More
Warm drinks may also be handy if you are sick. Staying hydrated when you are under the weather is critical. Hot drinks may not only help your body to detoxify from pathogens in your system Read More
Bone broth, sometimes called stock, is liquid made from boiling animal bones and connective tissue. It is used by Chefs for its great culinary uses and unparalleled flavor, but it is also a powerful health Read More
Athletes swear by it and doctors praise it for its health benefits. But the question is what is bone broth? Simply put, it is boiled animal bones, herbs and vegetables. The animal bones (poultry, beef, Read More
Now more than ever, it’s important for your immune system to stay in tip-top shape. One of the best ways to stay healthy is by maintaining a nutritious diet. Following general good-health guidelines is the Read More
With many kids back in the classroom and the entire family spending more time indoors, coughs and sick days may not be far behind. In addition to frequent handwashing and using hand sanitizers, eating antioxidant-rich Read More
Most sore throats are caused by viruses – not bacteria – according to recent reports from the Infectious Disease Society of America. However, approximately 10 million Americans are prescribed antibiotics for a sore throat each Read More
According to the National Onion Association (yes, that’s a thing), approximately 170 countries grow onions, and it’s estimated that 9.2 million acres of them are harvested annually around the world. Onions are low in calories Read More
What can you do to boost your immune system?
The idea of boosting your immunity is enticing, but the ability to do so has proved elusive for several reasons. The immune system is precisely that — a system, not a single entity. To function well, it requires balance and harmony. There is still much that researchers don’t know about the intricacies and interconnectedness of the immune response. For now, there are no scientifically proven direct links between lifestyle and enhanced immune function.
But that doesn’t mean the effects of lifestyle on the immune system aren’t intriguing and shouldn’t be studied. Researchers are exploring the effects of diet, exercise, age, psychological stress, and other factors on the immune response, both in animals and in humans. In the meantime, general healthy-living strategies make sense since they likely help immune function and they come with other proven health benefits.
