Episode 57 - Fighting Off Seasonal Colds and Flu

Does Chicken Soup really help? Chicken soup as a therapy can be traced back to 60 A.D. and Pedanius Dioscorides, an army surgeon who served under the Roman emperor Nero, and whose five-volume medical encyclopedia was consulted by early healers for more than a millennium. 

 

Boost Your Immune System 

1. Sleep
2. Healthy eating (nutrients)
3. Movement - at least 150 minutes each week of moderate-intensity physical activity.  If the weather forces you inside, try an indoor physical activity, like yoga or aerobics. It’s also a great time of year to join a gym or create an in-home gym in your basement or garage.
4. No smoking 
5. Decrease ETOH
6. Manage stress
7. Increase fruits and veggies
8. Hydration - LMNT, Beam mineral & electrolytes 

http://elementallabs.refr.cc/robinmccoy 

https://www.beamminerals.com  

1. Heat & light therapy 
2. Supplementation: 

• Zinc
• Vitamin C
• D3
• Elderberry 
• Beekeepers Naturals (propolis) 

 

https://www.nutramedix.com/products/samento-1oz

Samento benefits are numerous. Recognized for promoting a balanced immune system, Samento is also an amazing antioxidant support supplement that may provide brain and memory support, healthy blood pressure support, and immune supportᶧ.

Also,  treatment of gastrointestinal disorders . It is an herb prescribed to treat inflammatory intestinal conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Ulcerative Colitis.

https://www.nutramedix.com/products/houttuynia-microbial-defenseHouttuynia is a liquid extract made from the leaves of the Houttuynia cordata plant. This powerful liquid supplement that is commonly used to support gut health, and may also provide immune system and detox supportᶧ.

• Immunizations:

• • Covid
  • Flu
  • RSV
  • PNA

• Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis/Whooping cough) every 10 yrs, unless pregnant.  

 

• Dress for the weather

If you’re planning an outdoor physical activity, check the forecast in advance and dress accordingly. Wearing layers of comfortable clothes that you can remove easily will help keep you from overheating.

1. Washing your hands frequently
2. Wiping down surfaces
3. Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth

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For more information about the hosts, please visit their websites and follow them on social media:

Dr. Glenda Shepard - Doctor of Nursing Practice/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nutrition Coach/Certified Personal Trainer/Certified Intrinsic Coach

https://www.triumphantwomancoaching.com/

FB - https://www.facebook.com/glenda.shepard1

 

Robin McCoy - Certified McIntyre Seal Team Six Coach and John Maxwell Team Trainer/Speaker/Coach

https://www.thewellnessfactor.coach/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/RobinRMcCoy

FB - https://www.facebook.com/robin.mccoy1

 

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