is a good offense right? Right! Many people are running around scared and nervous about the most recent outbreak of Swine Flu. It is good to be aware and cautious, but it is NOT good to get nervous and over the top freaked out about it. That only increases your chances of getting ill! Let's talk about a good "offense" to ward off the chances of becoming ill with Swine Flu, or any other illness for that matter.
The actual simple solution is to make sure that you are not a good host for any virus or bacteria that tries to make its home inside your body. Simple right? Yes, not always easy, but it IS simple. That is the answer though, and no one would dispute that. How we go about making our bodies not be a good host is where it gets more complicated, but that boils down to what you've undoubtedly heard me say before: To BE well, we must EAT well, MOVE well, THINK Well and REST well.
So, when you are attempting to make your body stronger, eat better than you ever thought you could. Focus on fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Eat them with your meals, and use them as snacks For instance, today so far I've had a Superfood Solution Shake (NanoGreens, NanOmega 3 and NanoPro), made a blueberry/banana smoothie, and brought some grapes, fresh blueberries and almonds to snack on. That's a good start!
Make sure you aren't stressing out too much. Stress lowers your immune system and makes you more susceptible to illness. Take time to De-stress daily (deep breathing/relaxation exercises). Make a list of things you have to be grateful for daily (here on this blog is a sample I used from a few months back).
Of course, exercise helps boost your immune system too. It also helps mitigate the effects of stress on the body. Keep up with your exercise, or start a walking program. I find that a good hard workout leaves me feeling totally de-stressed. Don't start working out hard if you haven't been, and get cleared by your doctor if you're over the age of 35 before you start a program.
Remember to get your REST! Keep your sleep habits the same (if they're good) even on weekends. Go to bed around the same time and wake around the same time daily. Use de-stresing exercises such as deep breathing/relaxation before you go to bed, or if you wake up and can't get back to sleep. Avoid caffiene late at night and avoid wild TV shows or movies late at night as well.
There you have it in a nutshell, but also remember to wash your hands regularly and if you feel sick, stay away from people as much as possible to reduce the chances of spreading illness.
Until next time, BE WELL!
Dr. B.
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