The Common Cold

After spending the weekend in bed sick and with the weather in Melbourne, it got me thinking about being sick and the immune system.

When we have a cold, the symptoms experienced are physical signs that our immune system is working to clear the infection:

- The runny nose and eyes are our immune system trying to physically remove the infection

- The sweats is our immune system raising the temperature of our body to make the environment inhospitable to the bacteria

- The cough is clearing any congestion form staying in your lungs

Although it’s not particularly fun, it’s our bodies way to clear out. I guess a bit like spring cleaning so we can be stronger and fitter.

How can we support ourselves and our immune systems while we are not feeling the best?

- Taking time out to rest as this is your bodies reminder that we need to take time out and stop pushing through

- Drinking water assists our body to clear the toxins quicker

- Avoid sugar consumption especially when not feeling well as we do not want to feed the bacteria

- Eat a wide variety of nutrients to promote the function of the immune system

- Don’t push yourself; take time out from exercise, from your commitments, from your work

- Drink herbal tea as it is warming and soothing on your membranes of your throat

- Stay warm to support your body’s healing potential

#immunehealth #cold