In this special edition of Maintenance and Mindfulness Live Gina Livy talks cold and flu season with Naturopathic Doctor Olinca Trejo. This is the live recording from November 20, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulnessTopics covered:Diving into staying healthy through the holiday season @ 1:10Why do we get sick this time of year? The effects of being inside more this time of year on our nasal passages @ 1:54Viruses love dry, cold climates and thrive at this time of year @ 3:54Winter months in Canada, our drive to take care of ourselves wanes with the darker days and colder temperatures @ 5:03This time of year we’re eating more sweet treats and drinking more alcohol and how that affects our immune function @ 6:48Strategies to stay healthy at this time of year @ 8:50The value in asking your health care professional to test your Vitamin D level @ 9:50Why it’s helpful to keep your nose and feet warm during cold and flu season @ 10:38Our bodies have different needs in different seasons @ 12:06How moving our bodies really benefits us in helping support immune function @ 12:54Benefit of using humidifiers in the dryer winter months @ 13:51Foods that can help boost immune function to help prevent illness and the most potent micronutrients to focus on @ 14:12Mushrooms and adaptogens and how they support our health @ 16:55The importance of sleep in restoring immune function and simple strategies to make positive impacts on your sleep quality @ 17:44How the temperature of your room affects your sleep quality and the ideal room temperature for sleeping @ 23:49The effects of air conditioning on your airways and immunity @ 25:50Supplements to help prevent illness and those that are supportive when you are sick @ 28:00Not all supplements are created equal and how to navigate medical advice provided on supplements @ 30:57The most recommended supplements to support immune function this time of year and the importance of medical supervision when taking supplements @ 28:09Discussing research on supplements and how not all supplements are created equally. How working with a healthcare professional can help you from wasting money on ineffective supplements for you @ 30:25Diving into the benefits of Vitamin D and determining the effective dose for you @ 32:33The benefits of Vitamin C and Zinc and suggested doses to reduce the duration of illness @ 34:22Important details on Ginseng and Echinacea @ 36:34More details around the effects of mushrooms @ 37:36Probiotics and immune supporting strains - not all probiotics are created equally @ 38:10How to best care for ourselves when we get sick @ 39:45The value of the Sickness Protocol in the Program @ 40:45The sweet spot for movement when we’re sick and how to best care for ourselves @ 41:40Reducing the risk of exposing others to illness when you’re sick @ 42:42Where to find Dr. Olinca @ 47:55To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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