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Boosting your immunity (continued!)

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:00:08 +0000

In the last few issues of Natural News we’ve looked at how simple diet and lifestyle changes can help boost your immunity during the long, cold winter months. This month we’ll explore how turning down the volume, changing your light bulbs, saying grace and buying a gold fish can make a big difference to your immunity!

Turn down the volume

Try to take control over the noise in your environment, even if it means wearing earplugs to block out the sound of your partner’s snoring or asking the shop or gym manager to turn down the music.

Noise pollution is a growing problem in our 24/7 wired world of technology, machinery, traffic and gadgets; but noise hurts more than your ears…

Quick Tip: Immune boosting smoothie

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:10:09 +0000

Blend five clementines, three apples and a handful of raspberries and strawberries. These fruits are all packed with vitamin C and minerals that can keep your immune system strong as the winter months finally end. Vitamin C also helps your body absorb iron from food, preventing anaemia.

Boosting immunity (continued!)

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:40:11 +0000

In the last few issues of Natural News we’ve looked at how simple diet and lifestyle changes can help boost your immunity during the long, cold winter months. This month we’ll explore how rinsing rather than soaking vegetables, hiding the remote control, partying, holding hands and downloading music can make a big difference to your immunity.

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Boosting immunity (continued!)

Marilyn — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:00:51 +0000

In the last two issues we’ve looked at the way specific diet and lifestyle choices can boost your immunity in the cold winter months, when the chances of going down with a cold, flu or infection increase significantly. This month we’ll take a look at how taking your sunglasses off, keeping your feet warm, giving your skin a brush and avoiding passive smoking can all boost your immunity.

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Boosting immunity with more lifestyle choices

Marilyn — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:00:19 +0000

In the last couple of issues of Natural News I’ve been suggesting ways to boost your immunity thought diet and lifestyle choices. Last month we looked at the benefits of a good night’s sleep and regular exercise and this month you’ll learn how your morning shower, deep breathing and fresh air can all boost your immunity.

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Boosting Your Immunity with Lifestyle Choices

Marilyn — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:50:47 +0000

With the season of colds and sniffles fast approaching natural ways to boost your immunity are especially relevant. Last month we took a look at how the food you eat can boost your immunity and this month we’ll take a look at some ways to boost your immunity with good sleep and exercise choices.

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Discovering herbs: Oat straw

Marilyn — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:00:53 +0000

Oat straw also known as avena sativa or green oat is a pale green grass cultivated for its edible grain. The parts that are used are the seeds and the stem. It has been used for centuries in teas, tinctures and herbal medicines, and has shown promise in treating and preventing a wide variety of health conditions.

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Boosting immunity with nutrition: Marilyn’s top 20 tips

Marilyn — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:00:39 +0000

It’s that time of the year again when we want to do all we can to keep the nasty bugs and infections doing the rounds at bay. So in this issue and the next couple of issues I’ll be looking at natural ways to boost your immunity (and your mood and overall health) through nutrition and lifestyle choices.

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Case Study: hayfever

Marilyn — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:00:07 +0000

This month’s case study is 33 year old ‘Natasha’ who came to the Clinic with hayfever

It was that time of year again! I was beginning to sneeze and suffer with very itchy eyes. The hayfever season seems to come around quicker every year! I was fed up with taking anti-histamines because not only did they make my throat feel dry, they weren’t really having such a powerful effect as they had in previous years.

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Keeping your lymphatic system healthy the natural way

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:21 +0000

Your lymphatic system is your body’s second circulatory system and forms a network through your body. Its job is to clean up the mess made by other systems and to return excess tissue fluid to the blood.

From the natural viewpoint, it is understood that a healthy lymphatic function supports every other system in your body, including the immune, digestive, detoxification and nervous systems. If your lymphatic system isn’t working efficiently it gets over loaded with toxins and increases the risk of poor health. In fact many believe that poor lymphatic function underlies many health conditions from acne to cancer.

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