How to Protect Yourself during this Flu Season

The human body is amazing and is well-equipped to fight off disease and viruses, given the right “ingredients”. However, this is dependent on how well the body is running and being taken care of. If it is worn down and laden with unhealthy bacteria, yeast and acid, then the body will have a very difficult time trying to protect itself. It is like sending a cowboy off to fight a duel without his guns. If we want our body to win the duel against illness and viruses, then we had better equip it with the right protection. Otherwise, you are surrendering without a fight.

We have trillions of cells and they need protection. Antioxidants work with our body to help protect it and deal with free radicals. According to Dr. Tony with GW Health, “As we age, our antioxidant defenses begin to slow down. Pollution, illness and other stresses on the body can also increase free radical activity in our bodies. For this reason, it is vital for us to nourish our body with antioxidants.” During this day and age, with flu on the rampage, I don’t think that it is enough to simply eat organic, healthy fresh foods. Considering all of the pollutants and stress of daily life, healthy eating is only part of the answer to protecting your body. The remaining “ingredient” is a blend of antioxidants.

I have been alternating Catie’s Vitamin C with Tony’s Pomegranate Power, which are raw, cold-processed blends of the highest antioxidant foods on the market. They include the various “red-superfruits”: Pomegranate, blueberries, gogi berries, mangosteen, cranberries, acai, grapeseed, kamu kamu, bilberries, schizandra berries, and much more. All of these fruits should be categorized as the “Powerful Antioxidant Superfoods”.

Another reason to increase your antioxidant intake…Did you know that in the U.S., the average person ingests at least 300 lbs. of chemicals/pollutants/pesticides per year? Think about all of the chemicals and preservatives in our foods and the toxic gases and carcinogenic chemicals parading the atmosphere – It is amazing that the rates of cancer and other diseases aren’t higher. As I previously said, eating a healthy and organic diet is only part of the solution. Every person should be supplementing with Antioxidant-Rich Superfoods. They have been proven to fight and deactivate the hundreds of pollutants and pesticides we inhale and ingest daily.

The following health-promoting characteristics are shared by these powerful fruits: High in antioxidants, minerals, amino acids, trace minerals, energy, stamina, and are anti-inflammatory, alkalizing, boosts the immune system, powerhouse of nutrition, anti-aging, environmental protectors, stimulates mental function, and balances the nervous system.

It might seem too expensive to spend $40/month for these antioxidant blends, but if you think about it that is only about $1.30/day and it is preventative nutrition! If you by coffee or tea out during the week, then cut back three days per week and that should pay for your antioxidant product. It is all about priorities, right? J