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HEALTH FIRST QUICK GUIDE TO IMMUNITY NEW TO THE WORLD OF NATURAL HEALTH TRYING TO LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE Then the Health First Network series of quick guides are for you In this issue we talk about one of the biggest topics in Canada and around the world today immunity

IMMUNE CELLS WE DON T NOTICE BUT OUR IMMUNE SYSTEMS ARE AT WAR EVERY DAY AGAINST FOREIGN INVADERS Our bodies first line of defense consists of our skin mucous membranes and digestive system We need key nutrients and a balanced lifestyle to support these critical defense mechanisms or they can weaken and let bacteria and viruses slip by and travel deeper into the body Nutritional deficiencies can reduce the number of immune cells circulating in the blood further impairing our ability to respond to these external threats The good news is that if we feed our immune systems with healthy lifestyle habits and supporting nutrients we can keep them performing at their best and block out those invaders LIFESTYLE THE FOUNDATION OF IMMUNITY We ve heard it all before but it s amazing just how much sleep exercise and stress can affect immunity Sleep speeds healing while exercise can reduce colds and flus by half Managing stress is critical too meditation apps are all the rage VITAMIN C THE EVERYDAY IMMUNE ESSENTIAL Vitamin C is essential for immunity as it supports key tissues involved in that first line of defense Look for a timed release vitamin C combined with antioxidants like rose hips which can improve absorption while protecting against oxidation TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE THE IMMUNE ENHANCER TCM herbs have long been used to repel invading forces A combination of adaptogenic herbs helps the body to adapt to stress and fight back fatigue while enhancing its own innate self healing capability and immunity MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS THE IMMUNE ACTIVATORS Mushrooms contain a key compound called beta glucans which can strengthen the immune system and even increase antibody production Reishi mushroom in particular has been shown to increase white blood cells the ones that fight infection ECHINACEA FOR FAMILY IMMUNITY Most cold and flu remedies even natural ones are not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding So what s a woman to do to alleviate symptoms Choose echinacea It s safe for moms and children and can help reduce the discomfort of upper respiratory infections OREGANO THE IMMUNE DEFENDER Oil of oregano is a powerful antimicrobial Its active chemical is carvacrol which has a demonstrated ability to penetrate the protein coating of viruses and alter the cell membranes of bacteria helping to stop those foreign invaders in their tracks LIVEHEALTHFIRST

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