Boosting the Immune System for Flu Season

The best defense against the flu is to supercharge your immune system. January and February are the months where most of us will catch a cold or worse, the flu.  I personally had the flu for about 4 days last week and it was more than awful.  A lot of people I know got it, many didn't.  It was definitely going around this year though.  Here are some tips that perhaps I should have followed and hopefully you will to prevent getting the flu.  

Hydrating, flushing and nourishing are things people always tell you to do once you have the flu.  However, these are actually the things you need to be doing well before you ever get the flu to avoid it.  Of course healthier food choices and exercise are also important for prevention.  

Cold pills and medicines are not dietary supplements.  You don't think of taking them to prevent getting disease.  The only prevention is giving your body what it needs.  Organic foods, exercise, vitamins and minerals and whole herb supplements are a great start to keeping your health on track this winter.  

Pau D'Arco  is a great source of Selenium, a mineral that is extremely anti-fungul. Selenium is one of the best supplements you can take for your immune system.  Pau D'Arco has also been shown to be effective in treating strep, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and dysentery.  Herb Pharm makes a wonderful concentrated liquid form of Pau D'Arco

Of course adequate sleep can be listed as a great way to keep your immune system functioning properly.  Another great thing is massage therapy, it helps improve circulation and the elimination of toxins in the body.