“Healthy Living in Bamber Bridge: Maximising Well-being with Key Nutrients”
In the great wisdom of Urijah Faber, “good health is indeed wealth”. This is an irrefutable truth, not just in Bamber Bridge but universally. Especially noteworthy during flu or sickness seasons, health remains the most valuable asset one can possess. Although we, residents of Bamber Bridge, have control over certain aspects of our health—such as maintaining hand cleanliness, receiving vaccinations, and ensuring adequate rest—we should also adopt proactive dietary behaviors to bolster our immune systems. This can be achieved by consuming specific vitamins and minerals that bolster our immune system.
Ally to Immunity: Probiotics and Prebiotics
The human body consists of an impressive wealth of bacteria collectively referred to as the microbiome. The balance within this microbiome is vital, as it often predisposes us to either good health or disease. Activating the immune system, probiotics act like microscopic warriors within the microbiome, offering a helping hand to beneficial bacteria and combating the harmful ones. Dietary sources of probiotics include sauerkraut, yogurt, as well as exotic foods such as kimchi.
On the other hand, prebiotics serve as nourishing agents for probiotics, boosting their strength and efficiency. Healthy food sources of prebiotics are bananas, greens, onions, and artichokes. However, acquiring the necessary volume and variety of these bacterial nourishers and defenders solely through food can be challenging. Therefore, including probiotics and prebiotics in the form of supplements is a prudent approach. Products like LiFiber, ProBionic, ProBionic Plus, Bios 7, Immunizen, and Hawaiian Noni abound in prebiotics, whereas, ProBionic and ProBionic Plus contain substantial quantities of probiotics.
Immune Support from Green Tea Catechins
Transform your daily tea break in Bamber Bridge into a wellness ritual with a cup of green tea. Rich in natural antioxidants called catechins, it can enhance your immune health remarkably. These catechins act against oxidative stress—an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body. Consumption of green tea has been associated with reduced incidences of flu, as evidenced by epidemiological studies. For an added wellness bonus, replace regular tea leaves with dry matcha leaves that contain thrice the amount of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)—a potent antioxidant. Unicity Matcha Energy, Bios Life E, Unicity Matcha Focus, XXtra Power Generation, Liver Essentials, LC Ascent, and Core Health all contain green tea catechins.
Building Strength with Zinc
Zinc is the second most abundant mineral in our bodies, serving as an integral part of many physiological facets including immunity, protein synthesis, wound healing, growth, and potentially averting age-related macular degeneration. As our bodies lack a dedicated zinc storage system, routine consumption is essential. Many Unicity products such as Core Health, Quadplex, Complete, Balance, Cardio Basics, Vision Essentials, Bone Mate Plus, Vegan Complete, Neigene Collagen, Hawaiian Noni, and others are enriched with zinc.
Unlocking the Power of Vitamin C
Frequently recommended at the onset of a common cold, Vitamin C is a core component in the body’s immune response toolkit. Besides being a vital player in our immune defense, Vitamin C aids at the cellular functional level. It is, however, important to source it from a variety of origins to ensure a steady supply as Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, and Magnesium Ascorbate have different absorption rates. Bio C, Vitamin B Complex with Vitamin C, Core Health, Bios Life C, and Cellular Essentials Kit (Cardio-Basics and Bio-C) all contain this crucial vitamin.
Enriching Immunity with Echinacea
Echinacea, also known as the purple coneflower, has a rich history of usage by Plains Indians for treating ailments like sore throats, colds, coughs, and snake bites. Besides its anti-inflammatory properties, Echinacea is renowned for its potent immune-supporting effects, with evidence pointing towards its ability to reduce sickness length, frequency, and symptom severity. SIG and Red Clover are two products with Echinacea content.
Consider this an invite to the residents of Bamber Bridge to actively participate in strengthening our immune health by incorporating these essential minerals and vitamins into our diet. Health is indeed our greatest wealth.