Tips To Build Your Natural Defense Against the Cold & Flu!
Winter rarely brings snow or ice to the Bay Area, but that doesn't mean there aren't seasonal risks for you and your family. As rainfall increases and temperatures drop this winter, another annual tradition is on its way: cold and flu season. Your immune system is your only defense against viral infections, so it's important to keep it in fighting shape as germs spread. Try some of our favorite tips to build your natural defense against the cold and flu this winter in Los Altos.
1. Eat More Garlic
You don't have to eat whole cloves to reap the benefits of this pungent antioxidant. Garlic supplements and extracts contain concentrated amounts of allicin, a compound that protects your cells against viral damage, without that infamous taste and smell. According to one study, people who took garlic supplements every day were 63% less likely to catch a cold. Among those who did get sick, garlic reduced the duration of their cold symptoms by 70%.
2. Drink More Tea
Tea time is important for building a healthy immune system, so consider replacing your daily coffee with an herbal alternative. According to a study at Harvard University, green and black tea may increase your interferon levels by as much as 400%. This hormone impacts your immune system's ability to defend itself, so this is no small boost when you're trying to fight off bacteria, fungi and viruses.
3. Try Massage Therapy in Los Altos
Anxiety and chronic stress produce a hormone called cortisol, which triggers inflammation as a response to viral infections. Cold symptoms persist when there's too much cortisol in your body, even if the virus is gone. At Reimer Wellness Center, we supplement our chiropractic care with massage therapy that promotes healing by relieving stress. Schedule a massage to boost your immune system and prevent lingering inflammation.According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), chiropractic adjustments also prevent colds or reduce their duration by eliminating stress.
Stop by Reimer Chiropractic and Wellness Center Today!
If you haven't incorporated chiropractic care into your wellness regimen then you should strongly consider doing so. Stop by Reimer Chiropractic and Wellness Center today to begin your path towards a happier and healthier life!
What else will you do this winter to avoid coming down with the cold or flu?