Alternative Remedies.A Natural Option.

Now that it is cold and flu seasons, it is important that you do whatever possible to keep yourself and your family from getting sick. If you happen to catch a cold or flu, it is also important that you know the things you can do to help make it less severe.

1. Raw, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: There is nothing that can compare to the health and immune benefits that raw, fresh fruits and vegetables can give you. They contain priceless enzymes and nutrients which are end up getting killed once cooked. Raw foods boost your health and energy levels giving your body the strength to effectively fight off pesky illnesses. To help ensure you and your family are getting enough fresh and raw foods, try using a juicer or blender to make drinks that are delicious treats such as smoothies. To give them that extra boost of health, there are some great vitamins and supplements that are made of raw foods which give you many of the same benefits.

2. Probiotics: A new study by the European Journal on Nutrition shows that probiotics which are commonly found in yogurts and fermented drinks such as Kombucha can help prevent or reduce the severity of colds and flus. What does this mean to you? Help stay healthy by giving your family soy or milk yogurt daily or you can even take a higher dosage with supplements such as Pro-K.

3. Fresh Air and Sunshine: We all tend to stay indoors more when the weather gets colder. Opening up your house or office can help bring in fresh air and Get Rid of bacteria and stale air. But it is also important to go outside and get at least 15 minutes of sunshine every day. The sun has very powerful effects on our body. The sun improves our mood all while strengthening our immune system in addition to producing vitamin D3 which has a host of health benefits on its own. With such short bursts of sunshine as 15 minutes, you do not need to worry about putting sunscreen on as it is just enough to give you all the health benefits without the risk of sun damage.

To have the healthiest and most vibrant winter possible, let's all bulk up on these great things!

Having chronic asthma and bronchitis since 2-years-old, Tia has had almost her entire life to learn about and apply natural ways to improve her lung and overall health. She created Ladat which is a natural health forum where people can go to learn about the many natural remedies and alternative treatments available to them and Vegan123 helps others learn the benefits of reducing the amount of meats and dairy they eat. In addition, she is a Juice+ distributor as it has significantly improved her family's health and resistance to illness.