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How Do I Avoid Getting Sick?

The frigid cold, slushy snow, and stressful holiday seasons are here. This is the time of year when it seems inevitable for some sort of cold or flu to get a hold of you. Have you ever wondered why you are at home sick at least every other week, whereas your cousin, Brenda, brags about not ever having to miss a day of work due to being sick in 25 years?

The good news is when it actually comes down to the strength of the host; you can do something about taking charge of your health. It is incredible how our bodies are able to fight off infections and viruses. We just have to make sure we are taking the best care of ourselves to optimize our immune system’s function! The stronger it is, the healthier you are!



How do you improve your immune system’s strength?



Decrease sugar



Eat or juice more raw green vegetables.



Sunshine – If you cannot get enough sun exposure because you live somewhere with a cold climate like Omaha, Nebraska, take a good quality vitamin D3 supplement.  



Water – A good aim is to drink half of your body weight in fluid ounces. 



Sleep – 7-8 hours of a good night’s rest is ideal. 



Exercise – Minimum of 30 minutes a day



Minimize stress- Do things that help you manage stress. It will always be there but you need to get better at adapting to whatever comes your way. The more you control your moods and emotions with an optimist outlook, the more likely your physical body can fight off any unwanted hosts.



Get adjusted by a chiropractor – Hundreds of research studies show that when your spine gets adjusted, your immune system spikes up!

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