{"id":4170,"date":"2023-01-18T13:14:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T18:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brightpathhealth.ca\/?p=4170"},"modified":"2023-01-18T15:47:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T20:47:57","slug":"best-3-ways-to-keep-your-immune-system-ready-for-cold-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brightpathhealth.ca\/best-3-ways-to-keep-your-immune-system-ready-for-cold-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Best 3 Ways to Keep your Immune System Ready for Cold Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||-52px|||” custom_padding=”0|0px|54px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|auto|-1px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/brightpathhealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Depositphotos_359678820_l-2015.jpg” alt=”Strong immune woman” title_text=”Woman at home drinking orange flavored amino acid vitamin powder” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

This past year we have witnessed one of the worst cold and flu seasons, coupled with increased rates of RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and 2022 ended with an ‘epic’ winter storm, but being accustomed to the unpredictability of Canadian Winters, we know that the worst is not behind us.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Since the fall of 2022, many of our patients have experienced difficulty accessing healthcare practitioners, finding available medication(s) and voiced concern for their family’s health against various respiratory viruses.\u00a0 Here at Brightpath, we heard these concerns and we wanted do what we can to help you.\u00a0 So our in house Naturopathic Doctor (Dr. Gayamali<\/a>) has prepared a short series of blogs to help you and your family build up your immune system and reduce your risk of getting sick.<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/brightpathhealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1507-Comp.jpg” alt=”cold flu woman” title_text=”1507 Comp” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ header_3_text_color=”#0385be” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The best way to avoid getting sick is to always <\/span>strengthen your immune system<\/span><\/a> and practice preventive care to stay healthy. Below are some tips we put together to help you keep your immune systems armed and ready- but first- let’s talk about the difference between the common cold and the flu (Influenza).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cold:<\/span><\/b><\/span>\u00a0nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, scratchy or sore throat, cough, low-grade fever, headache, fatigue and usually lasts for 5 to 7 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/o:p><\/span>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Flu:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span>body aches, fever, chills, cough, sore throat, fatigue, and can lead to greater complications such as pneumonia in children and the elderly, while high fever can affect the developing embryo in pregnant women.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/brightpathhealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beautiful-woman-pointing-fresh-vegetables-fruits-bowl-Comp.jpg” alt=”Fresh Vegetables Fruit” title_text=”beautiful-woman-pointing-fresh-vegetables-fruits-bowl Comp” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ header_3_text_color=”#0385be” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

#1 Eat Nutritious Foods\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

<\/span>One of the best ways to give your body the nutrients it needs is by eating a variety of nourishing foods that are high on vitamins A, C and E. Next time you\u2019re at the grocery store try to pick the brightly coloured fruits and vegetables for example: Citrus fruits, such as oranges, kiwis, tomatoes are high on Vitamin C. Red vegetables, such as carrots, sweet potatoes and red peppers are high on Vitamin A and nuts, such as almonds, hazelnuts and peanuts and their butters and oils are high on Vitamin E. Adding these to your diet will provide the nutrients and phytochemicals you need to keep your immune system strong. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/brightpathhealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5018-comp.jpg” alt=”Good Sleep” title_text=”Pretty young woman enjoys long sleep in bed” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ header_text_color=”#0385be” header_3_text_color=”#0385be” global_colors_info=”{}”]

#2 Skip out on Sugar & Processed Foods<\/strong><\/h3>\n

<\/span>Avoid or limit sugar and processed foods- such as candy, chocolate, soft drinks, cakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet pastries, and certain cereals. Consuming a diet high in sugar and high fructose corn syrup drives inflammation that can lead to disease and this dampens the immune system, leaving it at risk for infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

#3 Get Good Quality Sleep<\/strong><\/h3>\n

<\/span>Ensure you get adequate rest-lack of adequate or good quality sleep. It\u2019s amazing how getting plenty of your ZZZ\u2019s can help lower your levels of inflammation and decrease susceptibility. Individuals who sleep the least are substantially more likely to develop a cold.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Need Help?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Do you have questions about how to keep a strong immune system? Are you getting sick frequently and want to find out how we can help?\u00a0 Contact us or Book a FREE 15-min Naturopathic Consultation<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0with our Naturopathic Doctor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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