Just as we need to complete maintenance on our trailers, cars and houses, we also need to do maintenance on ourselves.
Of course, I could get it fixed. But that took planning, scheduling and paying for the additional (preventable) expense. It was an expensive and time-consuming lesson and one I clearly didn’t learn well, because it was déjà vu all over again as I watched a waterfall come from my landscape watering system the following year.
Just as we need to complete maintenance on our trailers, cars and houses, we also need to do maintenance on ourselves.
Life happens. We get busy living and not always preparing as we should. The same thing happens with our wellness, especially as we enter the fall and transition to winter. Boosting your immune system now will help your body’s defenses get ready for the oncoming cold and flu season.
Washing your hands and maintaining distance from those who are sick are important practices as well. However, a very important and helpful aspect is getting essential vitamins and minerals to strengthen your immune system. Even if you are generally healthy, not taking any medications, you have a good digestive system, no inflammation and good energy – you may still need to increase your nutrients to winterize your body for winter.
Getting an infusion loaded with vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium, zinc and a boost of vitamin D is a great way to winterize your body. Vitamins given intravenously bypass your digestive system, getting directly into your blood stream and reaching the cellular system. An IV Vitamin Infusion can be provided to you at your home or in the clinic and it takes less than an hour to get your body in prime fighting condition. A boost of immunity and energy to enter the cold and flu season is an ideal way to implement wellness and winterize your body.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps your body neutralize free radicals and has powerful anti-viral properties. Since your body does not make it, getting it from food sources and supplementation is critical.
B Complex is a combination of essential B vitamins (B1- thiamine, B2- riboflavin, B3- niacinamide, B5- pantothenic acid, B6- pyridoxine.) These vitamins boost energy and enhance the immune and nervous system, as well as decrease stress and anxiety.
Zinc is essential in supporting immune system functions, as it helps the body’s immune system fight off viruses and bacteria. It can also be effective in preventing and reducing cold symptoms. It helps with this as it adheres to cells walls and it is involved in antibody production to fight off infections including viruses.
Magnesium maintains normal muscle tissue, regulates heart rhythms, supports immune function and keeps nerves functioning properly. It helps regulate energy metabolism and calcium levels, and maintains blood sugar.
Vitamin D3 is made by the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight. This fat-soluble vitamin has historically been favored for its role in strengthening bones, as it helps the body absorb calcium. However, more recently, vitamin D has also been linked to improving our immune system and a deficiency can lead to susceptibility to infections. It is also helping in regulating mood and warding off depression.
During the colder months, it is natural to reach for coffee, tea or cocoa, but getting plenty of hydration is essential. You might not feel as thirsty as you do in the summer, but your body still needs to stay hydrated to function properly.
A regular infusion in the fall and winter, with hydration and IV vitamins, is a great way to prepare your body to be ready for the cold and flu season! QCBN
By Anita Farrelly and Jessica Dickinson
Anita Farrelly, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM and Jessica Dickinson, RN, BSN are the owners of Aboost Wellness and Salon.
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