The flu season may be off to a slow start this year, but it’s important to keep your immune system strong to help increase your chances of avoiding a cold or flu.
Having a strong and healthy immune system is key to fighting off infection and also help prevent others from getting sick.
One way to help keep your immune system strong is to consume probiotics on a daily basis. Probiotics such as supplements help the body absorb vitamins and nutrients at a faster rate from the foods we eat.
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Another immune-boosting tip is to eat a lot of raw garlic. Garlic is considered nature’s antibiotic.
If you do find yourself fighting off a cold, eating ginger root will give your immune system a quick boost by inducing a fever. Having a mild fever is not always a bad thing as it helps boost your immune system quickly and allows your body to sweat out the virus.
Toronto-based holistic nutritionist Joy McCarthy stopped by Global’s The Morning Show to share homemade tips on how to boost your immune system.
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