Your Pregnancy

SHOW WINTER BUGS THE DOOR

Sniffs, sneezes and coughs are the bane of the winter season, and with your little ones off to daycare, crèche or even the park, home come all sorts of nasty bugs. These nasty bugs don’t have to make a home with your family though, and here’s why.

A STRONG SYSTEM

If you want to survive cold and flu season, the best place to start is with a healthy immune system. There are several ways to do this.

EXERCISE It might seem impossible to find time in your day to exercise, but it’s worth trying. Studies have shown that regular moderate exercise (like 30 minutes walking a day) can help your immune system fight off infection.

A sound nutritional regime goes a long way to boosting your immune system, advises registered homeopath Dr Cornelia Botha. Most adults don’t eat nearly the recommended daily amount of fresh fruit and vitamins, so make it a goal to

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