Below are few Nutritional Tips that may help Reduce Symptoms:
Avoid refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and especially sugar.
Change your eating habits. Reduce the use of red meats and use more white meats, cold-water fish or beans for protein.
Try to use olive oil or vegetable oil.
Increase the use of fruits and vegetables.
Increase the intake of fluid. Consume 8 - 10 glasses of filtered water daily.
Avoid commercially baked food they contain trans-fatty acids. At least minimize found such as cookies, crackers, cakes, French fries, onion rings, donuts, processed foods, and margarine.
Keep away from alcohol, tobacco, coffee and other stimulants.
Exercise daily minimum of 30-45 minutes. At least 4-5 days a week.
You may address Nutritional Deficiencies with the following Supplements:
A daily multivitamin, containing the antioxidant vitamins A, C, E, the B-complex vitamins, and trace minerals such as magnesium, calcium, zinc, and selenium.
Omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish oil, 1 - 2 capsules or 1 - 3 tablespoonfuls oil, one to three times daily, to help decrease inflammation and help with immunity. Cold-water fish, such as salmon or halibut, are good sources, but not substitutes for supplementation.
Grapefruit seed extract (Citrus paradisi), 100 mg capsule or 5 - 10 drops (in favorite beverage) three times daily when needed, for antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activity, and for immunity.
N-acetyl cysteine, 200 mg daily, for antioxidant effects.
Probiotic supplement (containing Lactobacillus acidophilus), 5 - 10 billion CFUs (colony forming units) a day, when needed for maintenance of gastrointestinal and immune health. You should refrigerate your probiotic supplements for best results.
Coenzyme Q10, 100 - 200 mg at bedtime, for antioxidant and immune activity.
- Melatonin, 2 - 6 mg at bedtime as needed, for immune support and sleep.
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