Feb

3 Top Tips to Boost Your Immune System

Don’t we all want to create Optimum Health? Live a longer healthier life? Of course we do! Don’t we? That’s why today Dr. Lori Shemek is going to share with you 3 Top Tips to Boost Your Immune System.

Dr. Lori Shemek is Founder and CEO of DLS HealthWorks where she actively helps her clients create successful weight loss and optimum health – at every level of health. She is a Health Expert, Weight Loss Specialist, Speaker, and Author. She also has successfully implemented Corporate Wellness Weight Loss Programs nationally.

Lori L. Shemek holds a Doctorate in Psychology, she is a Certified Nutritional Consultant and a Certified Life Coach.
Dr. Shemek is a Health Expert for the #1 ABC Show “Good Morning Texas!”
She is also the show host for the Women’s Information Network Online on the Health & Fitness channel. Her show is called “Creating Optimum Health!”
Lori also Co-Authored the book “A Practical Guide On Aging Parents And Nutrition”

Now you know why, Lori was named one of the “Top Ten Health Experts On Twitter” by Medicine and Technology Magazine, and why I am so very excited that she has agreed to be my Guest Blogger!

3 Top Tips to Boost Your Immune System

Good health is essentially the culmination of healthy lifestyle choices that result in the body functioning at peak level – the way it is supposed to function with energy, vitality, optimal physical performance, and resistance to illness and disease.
The first step in creating better health is about taking care of yourself – first and foremost. Protecting your health is a part of overall optimal health and It all begins with you.
There are several actions you can take to build your immunity naturally and help you and your family get through the cold and flu season. Here are 3 top tips to boost your immunity:
1. Add Some Sunshine. Vitamin D may be the secret to avoiding colds, flu and much more. Vitamin D plays an important role in strengthening your defense system to better fight any invading viruses and bacteria. Unfortunately, it’s also the No. 1 vitamin deficiency in Americans. It is now thought that this could be one major reason for the increase in colds and flu during winter.
One great source, besides sunshine are Vitamin D3 supplements..they are inexpensive and tiny. Another superstar is Cod Liver Oil. Both hold significant health benefits beyond just the immune system.
2. Get Moving. Exercise is one of the most powerful ways to boost the immune system. Not only does exercise improve the circulation of white blood cells throughout the body, but it’s also been shown to increase the production of Natural Killer T Cells, essential for maintaining an optimum immune response.
The amount of exercise required to obtain an immune boost is relatively low. Twenty minutes of brisk walking 4-5 times per week has been shown to significantly improve the body’s immune response.
3. ‘An Apple a Day…’
When it comes to fighting colds and flu, it’s essential to decrease your sugar intake. If you do only one thing I’ve suggested here today – minimize or avoid sugar. Sugar has devastating effects on the immune system, and the fact that Americans consume an average of 180 lbs of sugar a year spells bad news this time of year. Not only does sugar increase the production of hormones that suppress the immune system, but refined sugar also needs micronutrients to be metabolized – because it’s a chemical. These stored micronutrients, so vital for optimal health, become depleted. Ensure your body is getting all the vitamins and minerals essential to fighting off colds and flu with fruits and veggies – they are packed with thousands of phytochemicals.
Don’t wait until your defenses are so low your body can no longer resist these nasty bugs! By implementing these three tips, you can dramatically increase your ability to create optimal health all year long!