Next to putting time in at the gym, athletes are very aware of what they eat and drink, we could all take a lesson from them.

Antioxidants to the Rescue

Fortunately, the body has a natural antioxidant defense system to counteract the free radicals that are stirred up during exercise.

However, those who do not work out regularly probably do not have the heightened internal defenses needed to face down the extra free radicals.

It is important for these individuals to supplement with herbals and vitamins high in antioxidants.

Try supplementing with Acai or mangosteen products they are very high in antioxidants.

Nothing takes the place of eating pure, all natural vegetables and fruits, but using an Acai or mangosteen supplement can provide a valuable, convenient way to boost the antioxidant content in your diet.

Support Your Immune System

Foods that are known to help shore up your immune system include apples, chicken, ginger, onions, sweet potatoes and yogurt.

Taking a daily multi vitamin can really boost your immune system, since we do not always get all the all the necessary nutrients from foods that we have eaten in one day.

Ginger is also thought to provide a boost to the immune system. Traditionally ginger has been used at the first sign of a cold or the first symptoms of the flu.

It is thought that the warming and flushing action of ginger helps to promote healthy sweating, which can be important to fighting off the effects of colds and flu.

In addition, it is thought that the flushing and sweating associated with supplementing with of ginger may speed the detoxification process, thus providing a boost to the immune system and a shorter duration of colds, flu and other common infections.

Athletes and Protein

The amino acid L-carnitine primarily resides in high energy body tissues. like muscles where it plays a crucial role in the production of energy.

Supplementing with L-carnitine might improve athletic performance, by lessening post exercise lactate levels in our bodies and improving recovery from exercise stress.

What does this mean for us? After doing a stressful household chore or being put under stress in general, keeping our levels of protein in the higher range can help cut back on stressful situations and make us feel rested and calm.

Drink protein mix, a great pick me up.

Muscle Recovery

Drinking tart cherry juice lessons post exercise pains and muscle soreness, as well as, curtaining recovery time after exercise.

Eating cherries after you work too hard in the garden or while during chores can help lesson your sore muscle pain. When cherries are not in season, you can purchase cherry juice.

When looking for cherry juice, be sure to purchase it at a health food store so it is not loaded with sugar and other fillers.

Knudson makes a high quality cherry juice, if it is too tart, add your liquid Stevia to it.

As with any vitamin or supplement, please consult your doctor before taking. Author Beverly Terhune speaks from 35 years of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and shares her experience, strength & hope on how to lead a healthy, substance-free life.

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