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WELL & TRULY beginning to look a lot like...WINTER!

Come on everyone! Time to get your health & fitness goals into ACTION! Yes I know, the weather, but,

how important is your health & fitness? Part 2 of my 'Winter Guide'...keep the cold & flu away to get your

health & fitness firing away!

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Laughter -Enjoy a good chuckle! Laughter may raise infection-fighting antibodies in your system & boost

immune cell levels.

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Mushrooms -This veggie is the perfect winter super food as it’s rich in selenium & vitamins, which can

help protect you from getting the flu.

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Nurture Yourself -Pamper yourself – run a bubble bath, go for a walk or read your favourite magazine.

It’ll go a long way to securing your wellbeing.

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Omega-3s -Put some oily fish like salmon on your fork, as the omega-3s may boost your immune system.

Other sources are nuts, tofu & flaxseed.

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Probiotics -Illness-fighting probiotics in yoghurt & fermented cheese help boost ‘good’ bacteria in your

gut.

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Quit Smoking -Put out those cigarettes for good! The risk of respiratory infections are increased by

regular exposure to cigarette smoke.

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Relax -Feeling tired? Stressed? Support your immune system by a nutritious diet & get regular exercise.

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Salt-water gargle -To ease a sore throat, gargle with salt water for temporary relief. Add half a teaspoon

of salt & stir in a glass of warm water.

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Tissues -The best way to prevent the spread of germs is by covering your mouth & nose with a tissue

when you cough or sneeze. Don’t re-use them! Ewwww!

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Undergarments -Thermal underwear insulates the body by creating a small space of air next to the skin

keeping your core temperature steady! :o)

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Vitamin D -A study found people with low vitamin D levels may have more colds or cases of the flu. So,

get outdoors as the sun’s UV rays are a good natural source of vitamin D – but still protect your skin!

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Xin Yi Hua (Magnolia flower) -The magnolia flower is typically used to treat nasal conditions such as a

stuffy nose, nasal obstructions & sinus headaches.

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ZzZzZ - Sleep well. A study found those who get less than seven hours of sleep a night have a greater risk of developing respiratory illness.