Vicki's Blog / Immune System
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Mar 14, 2014
5 Ways to Naturally Improve Your Memory
Read more →A good memory is a sign of a healthy brain, as the strength of our memory depends partially on the health and vitality of our brain. If you tend to be as forgetful as me, don’t fret, read on for tips on how to naturally improve your memory. A Healthy Diet What’s good for the body is good for the brain too. Just as the body needs fuel, so does the brain. You probably already know that a diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, “healthy” fats (such as olive oil, nuts, fish) and lean protein will provide lots...
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Feb 17, 2014
7 things you need to know about Omega-3 Fatty acids
Read more →It seems that we have been conditioned to believe that fat is the end all, be all when it comes to unhealthy eating. However, there is such a thing as good fat and Omega-3 Fatty Acids are the best kind there are. Fat is an essential source of energy and an important part of the human diet. Essential fatty acids help support the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune, and nervous systems. The human body requires omega-3 fatty acids for membrane structural integrity and fluidity, enabling cells to obtain optimum nutrition and expel waste products. It only get better, research shows that two...
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Dec 27, 2013
5 New Year Resolutions for 2014
Read more →New Year’s resolutions are fun to make but often extremely difficult to maintain. Do something that you will benefit from, here's to your health! Save money Save money by making healthy lifestyle changes. Instead of driving everywhere and wasting tons of gas, walk or ride your bike to work. Drink More Water Water is the most essential key to looking and feeling better while hydrating the skin and your appearance. Wear Sunscreen A lot of us often forget this during the winter months, but sunscreen is extremely important! The sun is...
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Nov 15, 2013
4 Tips to Stay Healthy During Football Season
Read more →Instead of damaging your health routine, why not do something about it. Create a healthy schedule to follow during football season, from taking the right supplements to eating the right foods/snacks. - Instead of a greasy, crunchy snack try fruits and veggies instead. Chips and dip are not the right option. -Rather than having your favorite buffalo wings, make a lean grilled chicken and to still get that spicy kick, smother the chicken in your favorite hot sauce. -During commercials, get up and get moving. Even if you're just walking to...
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Nov 07, 2013
Joint Function: How To Stay Active
Read more →Joint pain doesn’t just have to happen because you’re getting older. By exercising, eating right and treating yourself, you can keep your joints feeling young to enjoy an active lifestyle. Exercise and Weight-loss - Being overweight can put some stress on your joints, losing some extra pounds is the place to start to help keep your joints performing their best and to prevent discomfort to your joints. Exercise is key in preserving healthy joint function by strengthening the muscles around the joints, enhancing local circulation, and raising levels of natural painkillers. Eat Your Way...
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Nov 05, 2013
The Value of Vitamin D
Read more →Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins for our overall health. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in the human body. It has many functions, and a lack of vitamin D can lead to many serious health problems. Vitamin D helps to: -Prevent bone fractures -Prevent falls in older people and osteoporosis -Reduce the risk of cancer, especially colon cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer -Reduce the risk of diabetes, especially in young people and in those living in high altitude -Protect...
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May 29, 2013
Folic Acid and its widespread effects in human body
Read more →Folic acid has widespread effects in the body and has multiple functions, which includes cell repair and maintenance. Folic acid, firstly, helps in combating anemia. Due to lack of folic acid, pernicious anemia can occur and hence there is less oxygen that is provided to various organs and there functionality reduces over time. Secondly, it boosts the immune system because there is an increased production of leukocytes (also known as white blood cells). Thirdly, it is very important for pregnant women, because during pregnancy the fetus requires folic acid for the development of the spinal cord and lack of it...
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May 19, 2013
Whey protein can boost immune system
Read more →Whey protein is a bi-product of cheese. But surprisingly it has a really high content of branched amino acids present in it. Amino acid is an essential component of cells, and hence whey protein is very beneficial to the body. Whey protein is usually heard in relation to bodybuilding but it has other beneficial effects too. Whey protein helps in boosting up the immune system because it contains glutathione which is an antioxidant and helps in getting rid of free radicals and therefore improves overall performance of the body. It also helps in losing weight because whey protein can be...
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