Cold & Flu Prevention: Get outside and exercise

Walk, run, bike or hike outside as often as you can AND for at least 30 minutes. If you are in a northern climate like me – we can get outside and walk, run or hike.  Those of you approaching Summer have more options like swimming, backyard yoga, or tennis. Medical study after study confirms the immune system benefits and overall health benefits to exercising. AND get active outside. Most gyms are filled with toxic chemical cleaners used to clean the equipment. Those chemicals enter your body though your lungs and skin.  Always exercise in moderation. Thirty minutes of cardiovascular exercise each day. Body weight strength exercises three times a week.  If you haven't been exercising a visit to your Physician is recommended to make sure you are ready to start a program. If you are in a warm climate take your shoes and socks off and walk barefoot on the earth. This practice is called “grounding.” It will strengthen your immune system and brings numerous other health benefits as well.