{"id":1630,"date":"2016-01-31T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-31T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/safaraf.com\/?p=1630"},"modified":"2016-01-21T18:09:17","modified_gmt":"2016-01-21T23:09:17","slug":"part-ii-article-review-boost-your-immunity-by-susan-ince","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/safaraf.com\/?p=1630","title":{"rendered":"Part II Article Review: Boost Your Immunity by Susan Ince"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Happy January to you all.\u00a0 I hope you enjoyed PART I\u00a0 and got some good tips you have perhaps already instrumented into your toolbox for health this season.<\/p>\n

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Here now is PART II: <\/strong>Article Review of\u00a0 Boost Your Immunity by Susan Ince from Eat Clean Detox Your Body Prevention Guide Magazine December 2015. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are\u00a0Ms. Ince remaining tips 6-10 with my comment on them with digestive specific suggestions. <\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Cut Back on Sweets<\/strong>– Describes how your immune system is suppressed by the intake of sweets.<\/p>\n

Gut Commentary- During times when we are under stress from the environment physically or personally we\u00a0often gravitate toward eating sweets, its normal that we would want a “boost.” However our ability to have optimum immunity at these times is what lessens the severity\u00a0on our bodies and particularly the gut\u00a0with our digestion.\u00a0\u00a0You can curb this by adding sweet\u00a0vegetables to your meals such as\u00a0carrots, parsnips and rutabaga.\u00a0 Drink\u00a0the broth when boiling to turn it into a soothing sweet tea.\u00a0 In this way you will still get a sweet relief without the spikes and undue stress to the system.<\/p>\n

7. Drink Enough Water-<\/strong> Reiterates the need to stay hydrated to reduce symptoms and to keep infections at bay.\u00a0 Immune cells need hydration to work at optimal level.<\/p>\n

Gut Commentary-YES, absolutely important for optimum immune function.\u00a0 Our intestines need to stay well lubricated in order to absorb and process out secretions.\u00a0 When we dry out this organ, we experience the symptoms such as constipation and bloating which can aggravate symptoms from infections and compound the issue.\u00a0 Bacteria in our mucosal lining\u00a0that will help defend and fight off the infection are supported when we hydrate.<\/p>\n

8. Eat Mushrooms-<\/strong> Recommends a variety but specifies the benefits of shitake, reishi and maitake for supporting the culture of immune cells.<\/p>\n

Gut Commentary- Mushrooms are powerful immune boosters with their fungal properties.\u00a0 There are even mushroom teas that are made specifically for medicinal purposes.\u00a0 As for the effects on the gut what I recommend is to proceed with experimenting one at a time.\u00a0 Shitake mushrooms are often found when ordering a miso soup, so this may be the most familiar to you.\u00a0 Use them in soups or combine them with rice or other vegetables rather than making a whole meal out of them.\u00a0 A little can go a long way.<\/p>\n

9. Take What You Trust-<\/strong> Having a psychological belief that a remedy will do you good can help to strengthen its effects.\u00a0 She suggests looking at your family recipes and incorporating them into your immune building practices.<\/p>\n

Gut Commentary- Suggesting to take what you trust is a good heap of advice.\u00a0 We can do our best to serve our bodies with the natural and health building properties of a number of substances, however we must always trust our gut for our lead on what will ultimate work best for us.\u00a0 If you have a family recipe for colds and flu season and you want to give it a try to go for it.\u00a0 I would suggest that you proceed with the intention of it being comforting and loving along side of the other gut benefiting foods you are consuming.<\/p>\n

10. Eat More Fruit- <\/strong>Notes from data that was taken that those people who incorporated 3 or more servings of fruits had 25% less days with respiratory symptoms of cold and flu.\u00a0 Offers their antiviral properties and high vitamin C content as supportive elements found in fruits.<\/p>\n

Gut Commentary-Citrus and berries are a great opportunity to build up your vitamin C when you need them.\u00a0\u00a0When it comes to the gut if you have sensitivities proceed carefully.\u00a0 Too much Vitamin C can aggravate the\u00a0digestive system and lead to diarrhea if taken in excess.\u00a0\u00a0There are also various types of vitamin C that are taken over the counter\u00a0that if you are already consuming as part of your gut support\u00a0adding fruit too may\u00a0be too much.\u00a0 A way to incorporate berries and citrus into your diet however is to add\u00a0berries that have been frozen and made into\u00a0powder which you can add to your water.\u00a0 Citrus can be added to\u00a0vegetables and soups when you cook.<\/p>\n

I hope these suggestions and my review are helpful for you as we continue on with the season.\u00a0 Remember to keep warm especially in your belly region and never forget the power of a good nights rest.<\/p>\n

In health,<\/p>\n

Safara<\/p>\n

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