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How Functional Mushrooms Can Protect Your Immune System

There are some foods that are hailed as the perfect way to pep up and protect your immune system. But did you know mushrooms are on that list? Probably not! Surprisingly to many, mushrooms are actually the perfect food for you to either introduce into your diet or increase your intake, to support your immune system. The immune system is used to coming into contact with colds, tummy bugs, and so much more. All those things will test your immune system. However, there is something you can do to work your immune system out without getting sick. This is by taking something that is called an immuno-modulator, or an immune stimulant.  Say hello to mushrooms.  While many people worry when they hear the term medicinal mushroom, it is important to know that mushrooms have been used in medicine for thousands of years. They are now rising in popularity once again – with good reason. These little fungi are jam-packed with antioxidants, brain-boosting goodies, and each mushroom brings something else into the mix.  Here is your guide to which mushrooms will give your immune system a boost, and details of the good stuff they are packed with.  Shiitake  These mushrooms have long been known

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Remedy for Colds and Flu

Nature’s Remedy For Colds And Flus It’s never fun to get a cold or the flu. In fact, many people spend months preparing for it in case they get it and doing everything they can trying to avoid it. If you’ve got a busy lifestyle, there is never going to be a good time to get sick, but unfortunately, it just might happen. Instead of just sitting back and waiting for it to get you, though, you could and should be taking some steps to ensure that you are protected. To do this, you’ve got to work on boosting your immune system, and Immunity Boost Juice is just the way to do this! Not Just For Cold And Flu Season The thing that people often forget is that boosting your immune system is not just necessary when cold and flu season comes around. Your immune system is at risk all times of the year, and as you well know, it’s not just during the system that you can manage to contract either of these. In fact, plenty of people end up with summer colds, so you want to be taking precautions early. The good thing about Immunity Boost Juice is

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Immune System Boosting Superfoods

Now, more than ever, it is important we support and try to boost our immune system. Many nutrition experts suggest adding “super foods” to your diet. But can these foods really make a difference to your immune system? Below is your guide to supporting your diet with superfoods. What is an immune system? Our immune system is a complex system of our body, consisting of blood cells and receptors that interact and attempt to balance, as well as fight off germs and viruses. Every person has a different immune system. Some people have an overactive system and therefore, autoimmune diseases, where their cells target their own organs, causing diseases like Chron’s, thyroid diseases or Rheumatoid Arthritis. Conversely, an underactive immune system may cause more colds, coughs and illnesses. Medications such as cancer drugs can further suppress an immune system. Is there anything one can do to improve a compromised immune system? Can a diet of superfoods really boost your immune system? While there is no magic potion, a balanced and varied diet of essential nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals) can lead to good health and a high functioning immune system. There is no single food group that will

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How Quality Sleep Boosts Your Immune System

We’ve all been there; we think that if we can just keep pushing through, we’ll be fine – we won’t get sick like everyone around us. We tell ourselves that our body is simply strong enough, as we try to survive on 6 hours of interrupted sleep a night.  Then, it hits, and we’re laid up in bed for a week with a stuffy nose and body aches, regretting the decision to stay up until one in the morning to finally finish that book we’ve been wanting to read. Now, we are left with the decision: sleep it off or try to power through.  If you’re one of the people who tries to sleep it off, you’re going to get better quicker than if you decide to just keep powering through. But truth be told, it’s a little too late. To ward off getting sick in the first place, try implementing a good sleep pattern before it hits. Let’s read more about how quality sleep boosts your immune system.  How much sleep is enough? The amount of sleep your body needs changes as you age, with babies needing about 16 hours a day, then you’ll need half of that amount

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How Functional Mushrooms Can Protect Your Immune System

There are some foods that are hailed as the perfect way to pep up and protect your immune system. But did you know mushrooms are on that list? Probably not! Surprisingly to many, mushrooms are actually the perfect food for you to either introduce into your diet or increase your intake, to support your immune system. The immune system is used to coming into contact with colds, tummy bugs, and so much more. All those things will test your immune system. However, there is something you can do to work your immune system out without getting sick. This is by taking something that is called an immuno-modulator, or an immune stimulant.  Say hello to mushrooms.  While many people worry when they hear the term medicinal mushroom, it is important to know that mushrooms have been used in medicine for thousands of years. They are now rising in popularity once again – with good reason. These little fungi are jam-packed with antioxidants, brain-boosting goodies, and each mushroom brings something else into the mix.  Here is your guide to which mushrooms will give your immune system a boost, and details of the good stuff they are packed with.  Shiitake  These mushrooms have long been known

CONTINUE READING »

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Remedy for Colds and Flu

Nature’s Remedy For Colds And Flus It’s never fun to get a cold or the flu. In fact, many people spend months preparing for it in case they get it and doing everything they can trying to avoid it. If you’ve got a busy lifestyle, there is never going to be a good time to get sick, but unfortunately, it just might happen. Instead of just sitting back and waiting for it to get you, though, you could and should be taking some steps to ensure that you are protected. To do this, you’ve got to work on boosting your immune system, and Immunity Boost Juice is just the way to do this! Not Just For Cold And Flu Season The thing that people often forget is that boosting your immune system is not just necessary when cold and flu season comes around. Your immune system is at risk all times of the year, and as you well know, it’s not just during the system that you can manage to contract either of these. In fact, plenty of people end up with summer colds, so you want to be taking precautions early. The good thing about Immunity Boost Juice is

CONTINUE READING »

Immune System Boosting Superfoods

Now, more than ever, it is important we support and try to boost our immune system. Many nutrition experts suggest adding “super foods” to your diet. But can these foods really make a difference to your immune system? Below is your guide to supporting your diet with superfoods. What is an immune system? Our immune system is a complex system of our body, consisting of blood cells and receptors that interact and attempt to balance, as well as fight off germs and viruses. Every person has a different immune system. Some people have an overactive system and therefore, autoimmune diseases, where their cells target their own organs, causing diseases like Chron’s, thyroid diseases or Rheumatoid Arthritis. Conversely, an underactive immune system may cause more colds, coughs and illnesses. Medications such as cancer drugs can further suppress an immune system. Is there anything one can do to improve a compromised immune system? Can a diet of superfoods really boost your immune system? While there is no magic potion, a balanced and varied diet of essential nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals) can lead to good health and a high functioning immune system. There is no single food group that will

CONTINUE READING »

How Quality Sleep Boosts Your Immune System

We’ve all been there; we think that if we can just keep pushing through, we’ll be fine – we won’t get sick like everyone around us. We tell ourselves that our body is simply strong enough, as we try to survive on 6 hours of interrupted sleep a night.  Then, it hits, and we’re laid up in bed for a week with a stuffy nose and body aches, regretting the decision to stay up until one in the morning to finally finish that book we’ve been wanting to read. Now, we are left with the decision: sleep it off or try to power through.  If you’re one of the people who tries to sleep it off, you’re going to get better quicker than if you decide to just keep powering through. But truth be told, it’s a little too late. To ward off getting sick in the first place, try implementing a good sleep pattern before it hits. Let’s read more about how quality sleep boosts your immune system.  How much sleep is enough? The amount of sleep your body needs changes as you age, with babies needing about 16 hours a day, then you’ll need half of that amount

CONTINUE READING »

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