Tag: immune system

Being sick is the pits. All it takes is one bad cold or one rough bout with the flu to make you start wishing you were anywhere else but stuck in bed. Even the commute to work is better than that.

Fortunately, there are ways to armor your immune system that allow you to better stave off illness and crush those germs before they put you down for the count. The following four recommendations will have you feeling stronger, healthier, and out of bed all year long.

Science now confirms what common wisdom suggests: diet and skin health are closely connected. Whether you have premature wrinkles, dry, patchy skin or even acne, research shows that a nutritious diet can help. This emerging science links complex body systems with skin health. For instance:
Your Skin, Your Gut and Your Brain are Interwoven

Your brain, your skin and your gut are constantly communicating among themselves, a network known as the "skin-gut-brain axis." A healthy gut is a linchpin for glowing skin. It sends positive messages to your brain—and vice versa.

My front window gives onto the street, and every day I see people walking their dogs. Maybe a half dozen folk in all, giving their pups some exercise. But since California went on "lock-down," I’m utterly amazed by the number of people walking. With dogs, without dogs, with children, on their own, pushing strollers; it’s a wonder to behold, because along with the benefits of fresh air and exercise, these walkers are stimulating their immune systems.