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Do you need a tetanus shot?

24 Monday Sep 2018

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If you ever step on a rusty nail, you may wonder: “When was my last tetanus shot?” But you might not need one. Until now, doctors would vaccinate for both tetanus and diphtheria in childhood… and recommend booster shots every decade. But Oregon Health and Science University researchers compared immunity levels of hundreds of adults who had and hadn’t had booster shots. The result: Tetanus and diphtheria antibodies last at least 30 years from ONE shot. Still not sure when you were last vaccinated? Ask your doctor if your 30-year anniversary for tetanus and diphtheria is coming up.

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Avoid a cold or the flu with yoga!

12 Monday Mar 2018

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Here’s another reason to roll out your yoga mat: It could keep you from catching a cold or the flu! Sports medicine physician Dr. Jordan Metzl says the slow controlled movements in yoga trigger an anti-inflammatory response in the body. And in a study, people who practiced yoga 4 times a week for 3 months improved their immune function and increased their antioxidant levels.

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Here’s a quick tip for avoiding a cold this winter:

21 Tuesday Nov 2017

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Keep your nose warm! Research at Yale University found that low temperatures make our immune system less effective, making it much easier for the cold virus to invade our system, and make us sick. So, try wrapping your face and nose in a scarf when it’s chilly outside……That way, the carbon dioxide you breathe out will warm the oxygen you breathe in – which will help keep the germs at bay.

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Want to de-stress and boost your immunity?

20 Friday Oct 2017

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Get a foot rub! University of Miami researchers found a 10-minute foot massage stimulates acupressure points… Which energize the white blood cells that destroy invading viruses on contact. Don’t have someone around to massage your feet? Put a couple cans of food or tennis balls on the floor, and gently roll each foot back and forth.

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Thinking about taking up yoga? This is why you should do it!

08 Friday Sep 2017

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Here’s another reason to roll out your yoga mat: It could keep you from catching a cold or the flu! Sports medicine physician, Dr. Jordan Metzl says yoga’s slow, controlled movements trigger an anti-inflammatory response in the body. And in a study, people who practiced yoga 4 times a week for 3 months improved their immune function and increased their antioxidant levels.

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This may be the most fun way to boost your immune system:

21 Wednesday Jun 2017

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Kiss your partner! According to the journal Microbiome, just 10 seconds of kissing can transfer 80 million germs from one person’s mouth to another’s. It sounds gross, but the health benefits are huge. Because when we’re exposed to other people’s germs, it helps us build immunity to those new germs. In fact, kissing could help protect a couple’s future babies from being infected in utero from viruses.

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Forget allergy pills: Get a pet!

26 Friday May 2017

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Microbiologist Dr. Susan Lynch says owning a dog reduces the risk of allergies, in kids and adults. That’s because pets – especially dogs – introduce new microbes to the home and your body. And that helps us build up our immunity to more allergens.

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Live a happy and healthy life!

27 Wednesday Jul 2016

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If you want to live a longer, healthier life – make two friends and call them frequently! Researchers at Brigham Young University analyzed 150 studies and found that people with a strong social support network – meaning, they had a circle of close friends –saw measurable decreases in blood pressure, plus improved immunity… Which decreased their chances of dying from any cause by a whopping 50%. And the researchers say that’s just as big a boost in survival as quitting a pack-a-day cigarette habit.

Go hug someone – NOW!

19 Tuesday Apr 2016

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People who get hugged daily are less likely to get sick. That’s according to research from Carnegie Mellon University – which found that hugs boost the immune system. What’s the connection? The physical contact and social support that go along with hugging both reduce stress. And when our stress is lower – our immune system is stronger.

It’s time for chicken soup!

11 Wednesday Nov 2015

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It’s not just an old wives tale! Chicken soup really is good for the common cold!

And here are 3 reasons why:

1. Chicken contains an amino acid that loosens mucus and improves respiratory function. So it’ll help you breathe easier…

2. Veggies, like carrots and potatoes, boost your immunity – so you can fight off infection.

3. The broth can help clear your sinuses! Clear, thin fluids, like broth, thin out your mucus. Plus, staying hydrated helps your body fight infection. And warm fluids work best – because both the steam and the warmth can contribute to clearing the mucus, which will relieve your upper airway.