If you haven’t been sick yet this cold and flu season, fortify your defenses against infection with these bits of immune-boosting advice:

> Adopt 4 healthy habits to give your immune system a boost.

> Cut out these 3 bad habits that zap your immunity.

> 8 nutrients your immune system needs + the foods you can find them in

> Should you get the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccination? Get answers to 7 safety and effectiveness questions to help you decide.

> Okay, so you got the H1N1 shot. You can relax now … right?

> What about the seasonal flu shot? Do I still need to get that one, too?

> Get it right: The 6 steps to a thorough hand-washing

> What about my baby’s immunity? (What to do if you have to take your baby to the ER + one mom’s experience with her baby’s bout of H1N1)

> Your kids and H1N1: 3 key talking points

With all the hysteria surrounding swine flu I thought it would be best to add my voice into the chorus emphasizing preventative measures.

There are certain foods that can boost your immune system so that your body is better prepared to handle the possible attack from the swine flu virus, as well as from any other influenza viruses.

Here are some easy dietary additions and suggestions we can adopt to bolster our immune systems and improve our odds against a nasty bug: [Read more →]