Here are some simple tips to help you stay healthy and boost your immunity as your body adapts to the colder weather and we are inside more often. 

• Wash your hands. Wash them with good ‘ole soap, rather than anti-bacterial chemicals. 
• Watch your sugar intake. Avoid – did you read this clearly?  Avoid artificial sugars in all forms!
• Get sleep. During the time of year when the seasons change, your body has to adapt.  Sometimes this involves extra repair duties.  This repair is done while sleeping.
• Consider Vitamin D for it’s immune boosting function. Most RDAs are 2000 IUs.  Alan Christianson says get as many as 5000 IUs.  I say aim for at least 2000 IUs. 
• Mush it up – mushrooms, that is. Shitake mushrooms are especially high in immune boosting nutrients, and are easy to find in the grocery store.  Stir fry them with onions, garlic, sea salt; roast them with oven dishes, and add them to soups!
• Move! Schedule exercise, whether it’s walking outside as the weather gets cooler, working in a gym, or taking a class.  And, think about grabbing some weights a few times a week, too.
• Drink, drink, drink! Water is super! Hydration fights germs by keeping your tissues moist, so germs can’t stick.    
• Tea is another beverage that warms you as the weather cools, and has antioxidants to keep you healthy. Have a cup each day.  Bone broth is another terrific drink to boost your immunity – in any season.
• Eat veggies, squash, fall fruits, nuts and beans. Extra fiber in your eating regime can help escort the uggies right out of your habitat.
• Volunteer! Studies are showing people who volunteer are happier and healthier. Ask us if you need some ideas on how to volunteer!

Embrace the change of seasons as you take care of yourself.  Call us if you need some help with a healthy winter eating plan or some movement tips!

To Your Vitality!