Wintering Well Guidebook by FUSION Australia

Index

Nourish yourself

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A healthy immune system is a core component of overall health and wellbeing and central in our approach to making the most of autumn and winter. Luckily, there are lots of things you can do to look after yours. Read on to discover 20 of our favourite tips for supporting your immune system health every day, as well as for relieving symptoms like sore throats that tend to be more common during the cooler months.

Prioritise a nutritious diet

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Fill up on fresh fruit and veggies for vitamin C Treat yourself to an immune-boosting juice!

Get seedy for extra zinc

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Love your gut with fermented foods Garlic for antibacterial actions Congestion-clearing chicken soup

Eat Brazil nuts for selenium

Pomegranate – traditional sore throat soother

Herbal helpers

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Astragalus: ancient Chinese immune support Echinacea: traditional cold and flu remedy

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Reishi: traditional support for immune health and recovery

Lifestyle & environment

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Exercise regularly for immune benefits

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Make sure you get enough sleep

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Schisandra relieves sleeplessness & supports immune defences

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Seek out sunshine for vitamin D

Rug up against the wind

Manage your mindset

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Take control of your stress levels

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Build your resilience to boost your immune resistance Mindfulness and meditation for immune function

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IMPORTANT: The following tips provide general health and wellbeing information which may be helpful for healthy individuals. Always talk to your health professional to get advice to best suit your personal health needs.

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