I am feeling much better now, but hey that virus knocked me for six and I am still a little fed up with myself for not acting upon the signs earlier! It is easy to avoid especially when we know we are feeling below par, this is when we should up the healthy Raw Food and boost the immune system!

There are a few more immune building tips I would love to share with you …

Health begins with maintaining a strong immune system, it’s that simple. 

January and February are known as our worst months for catching the common cold and viruses and then we run the risk of secondary infection which may need antibiotics leading to further health issues, and so the viscous circle goes on………not good! The cause of viruses are still not completely understood, but what is clear is that there is a lot we can do to help ourselves to stay strong and keep up our defense against them, it simply boils down to us building our immune system and keeping it strong.

Raw Food Will Help Us Stop This Cycle

Raw Food Green Juices And Smoothies are to me – the best way to build that immune system and the only way to get the amount of greens that we need. Loaded with vitamins and minerals along with disease fighting antioxidants, they are awesome. To Include just one Raw Food green drink per day will go a long way to help you ward of the  microorganisms, like debilitating viruses and bacteria, and they help keep away the winter blues!

Raw Food Roots!

Roots are amazing for keeping us in tip top form, they have amazing antibacterial, anti- inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Garlic, ginger, turmeric, ginseng and echinachea are favorite, I add mine to raw food juices. If you don’t fancy that, try a raw food soup with them added, and if all else fails you can always have them in capsule form. (I take Ginseng & Echinachea in capsule).

Garlic – long known for its healing abilities - known by the ancients to treat anything from worms to phenomena! Natural antibiotic, increases resistance to infection, cleanses and keeps away all known germs …even your friends (oops)

 Ginger - anti-inflammatory, a powerful natural painkiller and effective against colds and flu. Ginger has long been known for it’s positive effects on the digestive tract, a warming herb, ginger can help shake a fever and apart from that it is a delicious addition to our raw food green juice.

Turmeric -  a powerful medicine used in the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and disinfectant agent to treat a wide variety of conditions including : joint pain, chest pain, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, hemorrhage, toothache, bruises, colic, flatulence, bowel problems and many more nasties.  A very powerful antioxidant!

(fabulous for women, used for ions by our Asian friends – helps to balance and regulate,  aids fat metabolism and weight management)

Ginseng – a long time favorite of mine – The king root!  The king of tonics, rejuvenates, rebuilds and regenerates, treats degenerating disease and boosts at the deepest level of the immune system! The Greeks named this root Panax -  a Latin term for ‘healing all’.

Echinachea - another wonder herb – a beautiful flower that holds it’s power in it’s roots –  works to build the immune system by stimulating white blood cells, which attack the viruses and bacteria that lead to illness or infection. Use when you start to feel a little low or others around you are suffering with the dreaded bugs!

Rediscover your Raw Food Roots.

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