{"id":176430315,"date":"2014-01-03T02:03:39","date_gmt":"2014-01-03T08:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kalamu.com\/neogriot\/?p=176430315"},"modified":"2014-01-03T02:03:39","modified_gmt":"2014-01-03T08:03:39","slug":"health-12-ways-to-stay-well-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kalamu.com\/neogriot\/2014\/01\/03\/health-12-ways-to-stay-well-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"HEALTH: 12 Ways To Stay Well This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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12 ways to stay well this winter<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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We just got our first snow days on the East coast, which reminds me that we’re deep into the winter season (a\/k\/a cold and flu season for many of us!). \u00a0So I’m preparing to teach a very special series of Winter herbal workshop series at\u00a0The Herb Shoppe\/Brooklyn<\/span><\/a>, starting with\u00a0“Immune Support for Winter<\/b>.”\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Why do we get sick in the winter? How do we prevent it? What are some herbs to have on hand for the season, to prevent illness and treat minor symptoms? \u00a0This Thursday we’ll be talking about\u00a0these questions, plus making some great remedies to stay well and thrive this season. \u00a0In the meantime, here are some immune-strengthening tips to bring in the season! \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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1.<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0Up your vitamin D levels.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0There isn\u2019t enough sunlight during the winter to enable your body to made adequate levels of vitamin D, so supplement with at least 2000 IU of vitamin D3 daily.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\n2.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Rest.<\/b>\u00a0This is an indispensable requirement for a strong immune system.\u00a0\u00a0Cold weather and shorter days demand longer periods of rest and sleep.\u00a0\u00a0Listen to your body.\u00a0\u00a0When it feels tired, don\u2019t push yourself.\u00a0\u00a0Enjoy the gift of stillness that winter brings.<\/span>
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\n3.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Move it!<\/b>\u00a0Exercising your body keeps lymph moving and the circulation system strong. Walking, hoola-hooping and dancing this winter will improve lymph flow and therefore enhance your overall immunity. Movement also helps your body make endorphins, mood-boosting hormones.<\/span>
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\n4.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Breathe.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Take actions to lower your stress levels.\u00a0\u00a0Do breathing exercises, meditate, practice yoga, spend time doing something that makes you happy.\u00a0\u00a0Feeling spent, overwhelmed, and\/or mentally run-down has a causal relationship to your physical health. Deep breathing enhances circulation and detoxification while reducing stress levels.<\/span>
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\n5.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Wash your hands!<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0It decreases your likelihood of spreading a virus to your nose, mouth, or other people.<\/span>
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\n6.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Avoid sugar and processed foods.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0They dramatically suppress immune function.<\/span>
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\n7.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Eat phytonutrient-rich foods<\/b>\u00a0(lots of colorful foods and dark, leafy greens).\u00a0\u00a0They enhance immunity by giving you the vitamins and minerals you need.<\/span>
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\n8.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Cook with spices.<\/b>\u00a0Garlic, onions, oregano, thyme, and lots of other herbs are effective broad spectrum anti-microbial power.\u00a0<\/span>
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9.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Add probiotics to your diet. \u00a0<\/b>Eat a daily dose of fermented foods–a warm bowl of miso soup, greek yogurt with stewed fruit, kombucha or sauerkraut. \u00a0Or look for a supplement with 10-20 billion organisms (in the refrigerated section of the store). Healthy gut flora supports a strong immune system\u2014friendly gut flora have been shown to promote gut mucosal cell regeneration, increase nutrient absorption, and reduce unfriendly bacterial adhesion.<\/span>
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\n10.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Take 2 grams of vitamin C daily.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Vitamin C strengthens cell membrane, helping your body to resist pathogens and viruses. \u00a0Get in plenty of vitamin C-rich foods like sweet potatoes, strawberries,\u00a0<\/span>
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\n11.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Laugh!\u00a0<\/b>Laughter upregulates immune cells.\u00a0\u00a0Watch a funny movie, read a funny story or graphic novel, listen to stand-up comedy online.\u00a0\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to treat yourself every day to a little bit of joy!<\/span>
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\n12.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Meet with an herbalist<\/b>\u00a0to develop an herbal and dietary protocol that\u2019s optimized for your personal constitution and lifestyle.\u00a0The most effective herbal formulations take into account your constitution, current health status, risk of exposure, and, if already ill, your symptom picture.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 Happy, healthy winter!<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 To schedule: ayo.ngozi.herbalist@gmail.com<\/span><\/div>\n
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