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How to boost protection from influenza vaccine

Posted on November 23, 2013 by nto

Studies done on mice show exercising for longer than 90 minutes might lower immunity, making the influenza vaccine less effective. One of the highlights of the study is that researchers know the flu vaccine is only 60 to 80 percent … Continue reading →

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Boost your immunity with guavas this winter

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Maria Chatfield

Guava It's winter and this time of the year is synonymous with colds and other illnesses. One of the best ways to keep common infections at bay is to boost your immunity. Your immunity is your defense mechanism that protects … Continue reading →

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Best 6 foods to boost your immune system fast

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Pedro Aoki

Adding a clove of garlic to your pasta, or any other dish, a few times a week can significantly boost your immune system. Garlic is full of allicin, ajoene and thiosulfinates: three compounds that help the body fight infections and … Continue reading →

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Eat these foods to give your immune system a boost this holiday season

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Pedro Aoki

Heather Illg, dietitian for Hy-Vee's Urbandale store, said it's not difficult to find foods that can help boost your immunity while also tasting delicious. Some may be new to you, but others may be old standbys, she said. “No food … Continue reading →

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Boost your Immunity

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Deborah Wyatt

Time to bust out the tissues: Tis the season for sniffles, drips, coughs and soar throats. But as cold and flu season ramps up, hand-washing shouldn't be your only mode of defense. Here are a few easy ways to supercharge … Continue reading →

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Boost your immunity with fresh juices

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Deborah Wyatt

It is that time of the year when pesky germs plague your vicinity and make it difficult to avoid cold and flu, seasonal health disorders, itchy skin conditions, and infections due to lowered immunity levels. While exercising helps us to … Continue reading →

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Foods that boost your immunity

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Walter Hicks

So boost your immune system by trying to eat a healthy diet that includes fruit, vegetable and lean red meat. Of course if you do fall ill with a cold or flu the advice is to drink plenty of fluids … Continue reading →

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Eight Ways to Boost Your Immune System: Get Moving, Hydrate, and Rest Up

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Raymond Bernal

Is your body in the right shape to fight off viruses and fend off germs that can make you sick? It not, there are certain things you can do that will help you stay healthy year-round. Family Medicine physician Shane … Continue reading →

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Boost your immune system naturally

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Chris Wojcik

Use natural ways to boost your immune system this winter and that means plenty of healthy eating and Nutrition. Dr Prasanna Kerur Ayurvedic Consultant at the Ayush Wellness Spa, gives us his top tips on boosting immunity the Ayurvedic way … Continue reading →

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Boost Your Immune System for Fall

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Norma Jones

As the manager of Running Wolf Fitness Center I always want the Alley readers to get to know the wonderful people who come and volunteer their time and talent with our clients at Running Wolf. So this month I asked … Continue reading →

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Japanese Pickles Fight Flu Virus: Superfood's Bacteria Boost Immunity

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Norma Jones

A bacteria found in a traditional Japanese pickle may be able to boost immunity and prevent the flu virus, researchers discovered. "Our results show that when a particular strain of Lactobacillus brevis is eaten by mice, it has protective effects … Continue reading →

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