Tag: immune system

3 Blogs for Easier Summer Travelling

August 12th, 2015 by Paula Gallagher

spring-lake-beachSummertime should be a time to recharge, have fun and forget about another cold winter. Unfortunately, traveling can be stressful for many reasons. Here are 3 blogs that will make your summer travel plans less stressful and more enjoyable.

1.  First Aid Kit for Traveling With Kids: Great advice about what to do about those bumps, bruises and bites that plague little ones.

2.Travel Essentials this Summer: From sleep to colds, this supplement list will help your body stay healthy. Being prepared before you travel can make the difference between a miserable trip and a memorable one.

3.Healthy Eating and Exercise Travel Kit: Arm yourself with the tools you need to avoid the extra pounds that many of us gain when we travel.

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Take Care of the Caregiver – How to Maintain Your Health and Sanity

May 18th, 2015 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

caregiverRecently, I was asked to comment on: “How to take care of the caregiver?” Are you caring for others? Finding yourself exhausted and overwhelmed? If so, this is for you.

How do you remember to take care of yourself when you’re a caregiver?
If we’re spent, depleted and exhausted, we don’t have much to give. As a caregiver, it’s crucial to take care of ourselves so we have the energy, focus and patience to deal with others within our care and reach. If possible, it’s best to plan our our self-care plan because “if we fail to plan, then plan to fail.” That may mean getting in a quick workout early in the day, planning out healthy meals and snacks so we have what we need vs. being at the mercy of whatever is available, and writing down what we need to do for ourselves on a daily basis as an appointment, if necessary. Just as we respect our other appointments, if we schedule time for “an appointment with ourselves,” it’s more likely it’ll get done. Continue reading “Take Care of the Caregiver – How to Maintain Your Health and Sanity”

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Children’s Series: Preventing Colds

February 23rd, 2015 by Paula Gallagher

child-sleepingWILL THIS WINTER HAVE NO END? If you are anywhere near the northern east coast, it sure doesn’t feel like spring is just weeks away. And with the never-ending winter, come never-ending colds, especially for kids. Preventing colds can be a challenge, but there are some things you can do to help.

Often colds are caused by viruses that are found in invisible droplets in the air, which we either breathe or touch. And with children in schools, daycare, and sports, they have more opportunity to catch something. That, combined with what is most likely less than ideal hygiene practices.

More than 100 different viruses can infiltrate the protective lining of the nose and throat, triggering an immune system reaction that can cause a sore throat and headache, and make it hard to breathe through the nose. Dry air (indoors or outdoors) can lower the resistance to infection, causing more colds in the winter. Underlying allergies can also decrease resistance and allow a virus to infect the body. Maintaining a healthy immune system is the best protection against colds. Continue reading “Children’s Series: Preventing Colds”

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5 Pathway Supplements for a Strong Immune System

November 18th, 2014 by Paula Gallagher

coldsThey are calling it Snowvember in my parts… and along with all the fluffy white stuff comes runny noses, nagging coughs and itchy throats. Although we were caught off guard with the early snowfall, I am determined to not to let our immune systems suffer the consequences.

Pathway supplements are effective, safe and contain only the highest quality ingredients. And until December 31, they are 35% off at our Winter Sale! Here are five great Pathway supplements that help support the immune system and kick colds to the curb a little bit sooner.

1. Pathway Cold and Sinus Blaster is designed to provide immediate relief for sinus and nasal congestion. This unique herbal formula also stimulates and supports the immune system. Several key ingredients include horseradish, echinacea, elderberry, garlic, peppermint oil, and goldenseal.

2. Pathway CongestEeze offers respiratory support for those who suffer from congestion, colds, asthma, and recurring lung congestion. CongestEeze contains fresh osha, lomatium, yerba santa leaf, garlic, mullein thyme, licorice, oregan grape root, echinacea, ginger, oregano and wild cherry – all of which provide respiratory support. CongestEeze helps maintain respiratory health and supports lung immunity.  Continue reading “5 Pathway Supplements for a Strong Immune System”

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Jump-Start Your Immune System for Fall

September 16th, 2014 by Heather Gunn

cottagefallFall is the season of change. During this season it becomes obvious that change is necessary for the beauty of life to unfold. We learn to let go of old ways of being and embrace the cooler temperatures that bring us indoors and into the company of family and friends. As we let go of the high energy of summer fun, festivities and travel, we begin to settle down – we turn inward.

With the change in weather, this too brings a transformation to the way we live. There is an inward momentum driving us into warmer dwelling spaces to seek shelter from nature’s frost. Our earthly hempishere is now tipping away from the sun, thus changing the angle of sunlight and removing the abundant vitamin D we were soaking up not too long ago.

The beauty of fall is that we learn to adapt to these changes. The cooler air forces our internal thermostats to ignite their flames and circulation to move heat through our colder extremities. With the change in sunlight and temperature comes a challenge to the adaptability of the human body, as it now needs to work harder – if we are strong enough, our bodies will respond appropriately. However, when we are living and working on fumes, not eating appropriately and barely resting, we are functioning under a health deficit.

It is estimated that on average, children get eight to ten colds annually, and adults get at least three. How can we boost our immune system for the fall season? Here are a few natural ways to enliven your immune system and improve adaptation for fall, the season of change.  Continue reading “Jump-Start Your Immune System for Fall”

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