We winterize our homes, our cars, boats, and gardens...doesn't it make sense to do the same for our most precious possession ? Our Self~
Salmon, sardines, and other oily fish are high in omega-3 fats, which boost immune system activity. These fats also help balance excess omega-6 fats.
Other good sources of omega 3's include flax seeds, walnuts,and omega-3-enriched eggs.
OR...you can take a supplement-250 mg EPA from fish oil...morning and night is best.
We can also add a powerful punch to the strength of our immune system by taking Andrographis...this is highly recommended by herbalist (Karta Purkh Singh Khalas, DN-C,RH.) Taken throughout the cold/flu season, especially if you are traveling or under stress, will fortify your system.
Scandinavians have been using andrographis for 20 years to reduce the symptoms and duration of infections.
In the early stages of a cold take 10 to 15 g of andrographis per day as tea or in capsules, or up to 20 ml per day of the tincture.
(Andrographis paniculata is an herb commonly used in China, India and other countries in subtropical and Southeast Asia. Both the fresh and dried leaves, as well as the fresh juice of the whole plant, have been used in a variety of cultures. In traditional Chinese herbalism, Andrographis is used to support healthy digestive, cardiovascular and urinary systems. In Sweden, Andrographis has been used for more than 10 years as a primary herb for the winter season for immune support.)
(PS) keep a small bowl of water with a cup of white vinegar and a few drops of Lemon oil in your kitchen sink...leave your dish towel in this mixture when not using it..it will stay clean and fresh all day. Plus, anything you wipe with it will be germ free.
And for goodness sake...add herbs to your daily diet-they add awesome flavor to any dish, each and every one is packed with nutrients of all accounting...what's not to embrace ?
Stay safe and healthy for the holiday's and all winter~
Bea Rigsby-Kunz
Culinary Herbalist/teacher/speaker
http://www.sagehillfarmsandvintagestore.com
1 comment:
I'd rather eat salmon any day. I did like the fish oil capsules, till one broke open, smelled so much like rotting fish. Could have been poor quality, or old, or do they all smell like that?
Thanks for sharing, hadn't heard of andrographis
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