Controlling the Flu 😷
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Sometimes physicians give patients a steroid. Talk about a nuclear bomb, these medications will certainly make you feel better for awhile. You will have enough energy to clean the entire house, not notice your cold, cook dinner, and even go our with your friends. You will have so much energy you won’t even go to sleep that night! You also might get hungry enough to eat the entire fridge, something that none of us need this time of year.
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Quercetin is a bioflavonoid that is found in onions, apples, green tea, and red wine.
It possesses many anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy activity. It has been shown to stop several cytokines in some studies. This may inhibit that out of control response of the immune system. This supplement may have some anti-viral activity, and could be protective against inflammation. It is always best to get these substances from foods, but supplements are still an option. Photo design by Noam Curtis, 8 years old. #quercetin #antiviralherbs #antiviralfoods #nutrition #integrativemedicine #integrativenutrition
What type of exercise is best for boosting your immunity? While we all know that exercise is good for relieving stress, improving physical endurance, and general overall health. The type of exercise that you perform in the setting of a pandemic may actually matter more than you think.
Studies have shown that moderate, regular physical activity facilitates weight control, improves your cardiovascular health, and supports optimal immune function. However, did you know that intense exertion in the short-term is associated with suppression of your immune system? This effect generally lasts anywhere from 3 to 72 hours. The effects on the immune system are actually exacerbated by a low carbohydrate diet in some studies. This means, your HIIT workout combined with a ketogenic diet can leave you more susceptible to infection in the short-term.
Adequate nutrition, on the other hand, can attenuate this effect. Military recruits were tested for levels of antibodies after intense physical exertion. Supplementation with adequate nutrients prevented the decrease in their white blood cell counts and antibodies.
I would recommend that at this time of increased susceptibility to illness, you find an exercise routine that you enjoy instead of pushing yourself to the limit. Go for a walk, garden, play outside with your kids, or dance. Focus on your mood and wellbeing rather than your intense physical goals. You should also focus on the foods that give you the vitamins and nutrients that you need rather than counting carbohydrates. I would recommend the Mediterranean diet as it has been shown to help with weight loss and provided many nutrients that are beneficial for overall health. #integrativemedicine #immunityboost #immunitybooster #naturalmedicine #antiviral #exercisemotivation #exercise
