Each year Australians book more than 80,000 doctors appointments for cold and flu related illnesses alone. According to Sheila Zhou, expert Scientist at USANA, leading producer of high quality supplements, “Summer is officially over, and with the cooler months often associated with sneezing, coughing, and fevers, it’s no surprise many of us aren’t happy about it. Staying healthy during this time however, doesn’t have to be difficult. By implementing a cold and flu prevention regimen during August, before Winter starts, will boost your immune system significantly.” Ms. Zhou shares her expert tips on how to winter-proof your immune system this season: 1. Soak up the sunshine A significant number of Australians are deficient in vitamin D. Did you know that just 20 minutes of sunlight each day significantly boosts the production of vitamin D in your body? Vitamin D not only helps protect your body in maintaining healthy immune function, but it also assists in general wellbeing. Unfortunately, with the days getting shorter and the daylight hours diminishing, winter can be a difficult time to get the necessary sunshine, so supplements such as USANA’s Vitamin D can be beneficial. 2. Drink like a fish Like any other time of year, staying hydrated during winter is extremely important. Even though you may not feel as thirsty or sweat as much during the cooler months, drinking plenty of water is still essential to help eliminate waste and prime your body against infections from pathogens. 3. Get Moving Never underestimate the importance of regular activity. Exercising is of course a great way to get into shape, but it also increases the number of natural killer cells in our bodies that fight off infection. So even if you only have time to walk around the block, making the effort goes a long way in keeping you healthy and infection free as the weather cools down. 4. Get creative in the kitchen Eating brightly coloured fruit and vegetables is also a great way to keep infections at bay. They are rich in vitamin C and E and antioxidants. Their ability to increase the functionality of your immune system means that adding these fresh fruits and vibrant veggies to your daily diet helps your body safe guard itself from nasty viruses, while tasting delicious too! 5. Stress Less You’re probably aware that stress isn’t good for you, but very few people are aware of how much it actually impacts your health. Stress takes an enormous toll on the immune system and makes you more vulnerable to everything from a common cold to major diseases. So if you don’t already, make sure you get enough sleep and take time out to do the things you enjoy. To view the full range of USANA Health Sciences nutritional, weight management and personal care products visit www.usana.com.
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A YouGov poll commissioned by Action for Happiness, shows that 87% of people would prefer to live in the happiest country rather than one with the greatest wealth, and it seems that Australia is indeed quite the happy nation. In fact, Australians are more satisfied with their lives than the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) average, and this is no doubt a reflection of our healthy culture. With the United Nations International Day of Happiness occurring on March 20th, 2015, it is the perfect reason to take part in various activities and boost the happiness factor in our lives. Over 11 million of us participate in physical activity, which we know releases those ‘euphoric chemicals,’ endorphins, that keeps us feeling positive. Want that runner’s high? Here are a few activities you can participate in this International Day of Happiness: FEEL THE RHYTHM It’s true what they say, anyone can dance! Dancing is a fun way to get moving and can be done anywhere, even on your kitchen “dance-floor”! You’ll increase your muscular strength, confidence and get that heart pumping by getting your groove on. For those of you with two left feet, dancing increases your balance. So give it a go anyway, you have nothing to lose! MORE THE MERRIER Doing exercise with friends makes it a lot less daunting and a lot more fun! If the thought of fitness makes you run for the fire exit, maybe you should try group fitness classes. Whether it be motivating each other at a boxing class, or laughing at each other doing water aerobics, your friends are bound to get you moving. JUMP AROUND Still bitter from the days where that kid next door had a trampoline and you didn’t? Well, the Aussie classic is back, but this time bigger and better! Bringing fun to the masses is Flip Out, your local trampolining arena. The health benefits of jumping, far outweigh those of running, according to the folk at NASA. And above all, it’s bound to bring a smile to your face releasing plenty of those aforementioned endorphins. TEAMING UP Team sports for all ages are another fun way to get moving this International Day of Happiness. Footy, soccer and cricket - Australians love their sport. Join a team or get your friends to the local field to have a day of healthy competition in the sun. Team sports help you work on your leadership and cooperation skills, not to mention being part of a happier team environment. ROLL, ROLL, ROLL! Tired of your usual fitness regime? Rollerblading is an oldie but a goodie for exercise and fun. Great for kids and the whole family, it helps to build balance and muscle by rolling around. Rollerblading is an excellent excuse to get outside and it’s hilarious to watch your friends fall over! No? Just me then. Flip Out™ Trampoline Arena is Australia's first & largest trampoline playground. The first location opened in Western Sydney only eighteen months ago, and Flip Out now has 15 sites across the country. Flip Out endeavours to give children and adults healthy and fun experiences through trampolining, ball games, ninja classes, agility training, party packages and other highly enjoyable and unique activities. For more information on Flip Out visit http://flipout.net.au/ or call 1300 354 768. |
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