This evening I went in search of information that outlines what you can do to maintain a strong immune system. I found a story called "Maintaining a Strong Immune System"written just three months ago by Pamela Stuppy that I thought you'd enjoy reading. Here's the short list of 10 excellent recommendations:
1) Get adequate, high-quality sleep
2) Move your body by staying active
3) Eat nutrient-rich, less processed foods
4) Establish a regular eating pattern throughout the day, and don't skip breakfast
5) Lose weight if you're overweight
6) Drink plenty of fluids to maintain proper hydration
7) Maintain a diet that includes regular intake of "active" cultures
8) Make sure you get enough Vitamin D
9) Reduce stress which can drain your immune system
10) Build relaxation time into each day
Pamela concludes her article with a simple statement: "Reducing your risk of illness really just means taking better care of yourself." It's so true.
I thought her list of 10 suggestions for staying healthy made great sense so I thought I'd pass the information along to all of you. Pamela is a registered, licensed dietician in nutrition counseling. If you have specific questions, you may reach Pamela at features@seacoastonline.com
