Depending on your personal triggers, you can experience seasonal allergies all year, especially in Florida. Allergy symptoms are simply immune system reactions. You get seasonal allergy symptoms and the inflammation that comes along with them because your body is producing histamines in response to irritants in the environment. Histamine is a protein that triggers allergy…
Cold and flu season generally runs from October through May in the US, with a peak between December and February. Cold and flu prevention begins by keeping the immune system healthy. Here are a few tips: Fuel your body correctly Avoid foods such as packaged baked goods, canned fruits and soda. The simple carbohydrates in…
Back-to-school season signals the need to pay attention to immune health again! We hope you had an amazing summer and were able to spend some good quality time as a family. As the kids head back to school, we know exposure to germs increases. Protect your immune system with tried-and-true solutions. Nutrition: First Line Immune…
Do you ever think about your summer nutrition? If you’re like most of us, probably not. We aren’t as likely to get colds, our schedules aren’t as regimented, and we have different activities with which to amuse ourselves. Here are a few tips that will help you stay healthy during the summer months. We all…
Because of its significant role, the immune system is the first logical area of focus for disease prevention. Strengthening the immune system is one of the most important ways to ensure the health of the whole body. A Simplified Immune System Lesson The immune system works with two functional units: T cells and B cells. …