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Why is it so important to drink water when you are sick or exposed to others who may become sick? Water lines our respiratory passages, and our digestive tract. Both of those organ systems are our main defense against germs. If those systems are dry and unhealthy, it’s easier to let germs take hold. Plus, we tend to get dehydrated in winter because the air is drier and we have the heat on. Outdoor winter activities can be just as dehydrating as those in the summer.

Washing your hands can help get rid of the germs that are around, but how can you support your immune system? Fortunately, there are many ways to do this!

–make sure your vitamin D level is around 80, but not higher than 100. Studies have shown that this is the optimal level. In fact, some people’s asthma resolves when the vitamin D level gets to 80, which is the normal level

–eat brightly colored veggies and fruits. We have an abundance of pumpkins and squashes in the winter. They are loaded with Vitamin A, which, in fact, is anti-viral, and therefore supports your immunity.

Like I said in the prior post, it’s only normal to get sick once per year or so. However, you can take some small measures to keep your body healthy. Remember to wash your hands before you eat. And remember to stay hydrated. The secretions in your nose and respiratory passages help keep germs away, but they only function normally when you are hydrated.

Many people think that with school starting and kids being exposed to other kids, that it’s natural to come down with every germ that comes by. The truth is that it is normal to get sick with a nice good fever about once a year. If you or your child is getting sick more often than that, then perhaps there is an immune issue that needs to be addressed. Perhaps you or your child is consuming sugar, which lowers the immune system by 50% for 5-7 hours. Having sugar cereal for breakfast, soda with lunch, and ice cream for dessert after dinner is a recipe for a snotty season. Fortunately, you can remove the items above and sail through this germ-fest unscathed.

As you know, our soil has been farmed now for hundreds of years, and is depleted in minerals. You also know that we don’t let our rivers flood as often as they naturally would because homes are in the floodplain and people could get hurt. This prevents the soil from having its nutrient stores replenished.