12 IMMUNITY DIET ❏ Unexplained digestive, skin, or other symptoms? Check for food allergies that could be sending erroneous signals to your immune system. ❏ Shop your farmers’ market for the freshest antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables. When possible, look for organic for an even higher level of nutrients. ❏ Toss a handful of kale or spinach into salads for a tasty dose of immune- stimulating vitamins and minerals. ❏ Consider a sugar detox to boost the efficacy of neutrophils. At the very least, minimize your intake by checking labels for hidden sources of sugar. Any ingredients that end with ‘-ose’ are likely culprits. HEALTHY STRATEGIES ❏ Wash your hands often with soap and water, scrubbing for at least 20 seconds. Studies have shown this to be an effective way to sidestep cold and flu bugs. ❏ Check out your local community for a yoga class to enhance immune function and reduce stress. ❏ Gargle with warm salt water daily to cut your odds of a cold by 36 percent. SUPPLEMENTS ❏ Under the weather? Reach for Kyolic Formula 103 to fortify your immune system with a powerful blend of Aged Garlic Extract, astragalus, medicinal mushrooms, oregano, and olive leaf. ❏ Prevent harmful bacteria from com­ promising your intestinal immunity with a daily dose of probiotics like those found in Kyo-Dophilus probiotics. Clinical research by scientists at the University of Florida recently showed that the three strains in Kyo-Dophilus enhance immunity in people over the age of 70. ❏ Keep your immune system firing on all cylinders with a balanced plant sterol and sterolin blend like Moducare which is clinically proven to restore, strengthen, and balance immune function. ❏ The more greens in your diet the better to support your immune system. Kyo-Green Harvest Blend Powdered Drink Mix is an easy way to boost your green nutrients, support normal immune system function, and defend against harmful microorganisms. a c t i o n p l a n