Your 3 Secret Weapons for Staying Healthy this Fall:

1. Probiotics

An estimated 80 percent of your immune system is located in your gut.  A robust immune system, supported by your flourishing inner ecosystem (healthy bacteria), is your number one defense against ALL disease, from the common cold to cancer.

2. Vitamin D

As the days shorten and the angle of the sun to earth makes it impossible to get all the Vitamin D naturally, it is critical to ensure your Vitamin D levels are optimal through supplementation.  Not only does Vitamin D support immune health, but low Vitamin D levels are linked to Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD) – a key factor why many of us feel low during the winter months.

3. Fish Oil

When our home heaters turn on, our bodies dry out.  Most of us experience dry skin, eyes, and even dandruff during the winter months.  Fish oil (as well as proper hydration) is a great way to combat this itchy, flaky phenomena that occurs as the days grow colder.

Dr. Debbie Smrz, BSc, ND