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Boost your immune system, boost your health

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If the cold, wet weather has you feeling somewhat undercooked, fight back by boosting your immune system.

Your immune system constantly helps defend you against a myriad of diseases, so if you've got the sniffles your immunity probably needs some love. The problem is that those fancy meds that help your health may leave your pocket feeling lonely and unloved. But, fear not, there are immune boosting goodies right in your kitchen!

1. Garlic: works like a natural antibiotic and has been shown to prevent chronic, long term illnesses.

2. Cinnamon: has a positive effect on how the body uses insulin and counters free radicals that can cause chronic inflammation.

We have a list of simple immune boosters in your kitchen

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