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The ArmyWithin
MillwaterWomen’s Group Our April meeting was held in the gardens of one of the original Millwater residents. Vera generously invited us to have a shared outdoor morning tea and enjoy her lovely garden. We all loved seeing her beautiful mature trees and hearing so much history about the lovely area we live in. Thanks to Vera and her friends who made us so welcome and shared their history so generously with us.
You have been blessed with an internal army that is constantly at battle with the enemy. This army never stops fighting to keep you protected from the trillions of disease-causing viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi that bombard your body daily, attempting to set up camp. Mostly unseen and unheard, these nasties attack you from all angles, externally and internally. If it weren’t for your personal army, your immune system, you would be in dire straits. But not all bacteria in and on you are bad, as around 100 trillion of them form part of your complex immune system.
Our May 18th meeting was back at the Pioneer Village where one of our members (thanks Marian) has organised a speaker and some CPR lessons for us. This is something most of us needed a refresher on so will be a morning well spent and of course a chance to catch up with all the other members of the group. Marj Noble 021711-540
Yet at times we can be guilty of expecting our immune system to function without any help. The saying “an army marches on its stomach” means a group of soldiers or workers can only fight or function effectively if they have been well fed. It makes sense then to keep your immune system strong at all times, not just if you feel unwell or when the flu season strikes. Prevention is the key! If you are constantly getting colds or repeat infections, it is a sure sign that all is not well with your immunity. Bolster your friendly soldiers with a diet full of whole grains, omega-rich oils and healthy fats, unsweetened yoghurt, colourful fruits and vegetables – eat a rainbow; avoid processed grub full of sugar, trans fats and chemicals; reduce stress where possible; get more sleep; supplement with a good quality high potency multi-vitamin and individual supplements such as Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Cod Liver Oil, Olive Leaf Extract, Garlic, Oregano Oil, Medicinal Mushrooms, Echinacea, Colloidal Silver – plus recolonise your good bacteria with a quality probiotic. These and many other excellent singular and combination immunity-boosting supplements are available at Health By Logic in Silverdale Village.
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