5 Ways to Reinforce Your Immune System for Winter

5 Ways to Reinforce Your Immune System for Winter

There are many speculations as to why people seem to start sniffling and coughing more often as soon as the cold air sets in. One Yale University study announced that cold wintry air weakens the nose’s immune defenses, allowing the bacteria and viruses lurking in every corner to more easily creep into your body.*

Prior to this study, many hypothesized that the increase in sickness had to do with more people staying indoors and sharing breathing space. While this theory might be partially true, it’s proven that cooler weather does have a crippling effect on immune systems. While there is no way to prevent winter from coming, there are ways to help the body fight against unwelcome intruders.

Load up on Vitamin C and D

While all vitamins play a role in health maintenance, Vitamin C and D are most notable for their ability to strengthen connective tissue in bones and attack the viruses themselves, both of which lead to fewer doctor visits in chilly months. Make sure to add citrus fruits to your daily diet for Vitamin C, and brave the cold to get some sunshine for a healthy dose of Vitamin D.

Cook with Herbs and Spices

Keep your spice rack stocked this winter. Studies show that garlic, ginger, black peppercorn, cayenne pepper, allspice, curry, and turmeric, all contain properties that strengthen immune defenses.

Maintain a Healthy Gut

The gastrointestinal tract houses a substantial part of the immune system. This being said, an important part of a strong immune system is strong digestive organs. A healthy diet and adequate sleep play a major role in a healthy gut, but probiotics, also known as “good bacteria,” are touted for supporting healthy gut function. Probiotics can be taken as a supplement, but are most commonly recognized as a component found in yogurt.

Eat, Drink, Sweat, Sleep, Repeat

Taking care of your immune system requires all of the same steps it takes to sustain total body wellness. Feed your body whole foods, choose water over soda, exercise moderately a few times per week, sleep 7-8 hours per night, and make each of these healthy choices habits.

Don’t stress!

Unfortunately, no one is immune to stress. However, the most dangerous type of stress that affects your body’s systems is chronic stress, or stress that results in high levels of the hormone cortisol. This stress hormone has a weakening effect on the immune system and can really put a damper on your winter plans. So remember to relax, don’t sweat the small stuff, and enjoy a flu-free, cold-free winter.

*Yale University study in January 2015

Synergy Kick-Off 2020 Webinar

Synergy Kick-Off 2020 Webinar

Thursday, January 9, 2020: Tune in for a special webinar this Thursday, as Synergy’s North America Sales Director, Debra Durfey, Synergy Founder, Dan Higginson, and President of North America, Eddie Silcock share an exciting event announcement for your teams. 

Synergy WorldWide is ready to party with YOU in 2020, and the destination is calling your name. We won’t spoil the surprise now, but here’s a hint: you’ll want to pack a few pairs of white socks and a windbreaker for this event. We hope to see you there!

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Webinar Details

  • Date: Thursday, January 9
  • Time: 7 PM (MST)
  • Language: English

Can’t join online? Join by phone here: 415-930-5321 Access Code: 931-065-415
Mark those calendars and invite your teams— it’s 2020, the perfect time for Synergy!
NOTE: This webinar will feature presentation slides. For the best experience, we recommend you register today to join online. This webinar will be broadcast for educational purposes only. There will be no recordings published or distributed.

Nov. & Dec. Achievements 2019

Nov. & Dec. Achievements 2019

Wrapping up a wonderful 2019, we extend sincere congratulations to the hardworking Synergy Team Members sharing Elite Health across North America. In November and December of 2019, the men and women listed below advanced to new ranks of success in their business. It is our privilege to recognize them for the time and energy they have invested into reaching their goals, and helping people unlock their potential.

Please join us in congratulating the following Team Members across North America:

   RANK ADVANCEMENTS   
Team Leader
Brenda Olsen-Brown
Wandie Drake
Peter Burnett

Gold
Stacie Buist
Austin Buist
Peter Burnett

Silver
Dorothy Felker
Jurdaine Medina Benitez
Maria Nadal-cabral
Roberto De Chiaro
Silvia Flores
Stacie Buist
Austin Buist
Peter Burnett

Bronze
Ashley Woods
Crystal Louviere
Maria Isabel Zamora
Maria Nadal-cabral
Natalie Flaviana Walle
Ruthsella Mc Den Boef-Martines
Melissa Sterner
Keisha Delcambre
Hortensio Castillo
Stacie Buist
Austin Buist
Peter Burnett

Star
Alirio Hernandez
Belkis Pena Reyes
Clethus Archie
Doug Twede
Dr. Charles Waldron
Erika Rodriguez
George McClean
Hortensio Castillo
Jessica Lechuga
Leodegario I Reynoso
Maria Isabel Zamora
Maria Nadal-cabral
Mark Johnson
Melanie Vazquez
Mike Hurley
Naomi T. Bon Gomes
Norma Lopez
Rosa Gusman
Sean P. Morris
Susan Scibetta
Teresa Cuase
Vitelio De Jesus Llaverias Rodriguez
Junwon Choi
Aleksander Dobrukhin
John E M C Maxwell
T Brodan Scott
Mark Scuderi
Kevin Taylor
Jeffrey Mcgill
James Johnson
Jessie Johnson
Jessica Ward
Stacie Buist
Austin Buist
Peter Burnett


TOP RECRUITER Team Members with the most personally sponsored Tracking Centers

Bobby De Chiaro
Mike Hurley
Melissa Sterner
Maria Nadal-Cabral
Belkis Pena Reyes
Keisha Delcambre
Naomi T. Bon Gomes

TOP TEAM BUILDER Team Members with the most personally sponsored rank advancements

Charlene Burnett
O’Neil Cattnell
Bobby De Chiaro


Customer Service Closure

Customer Service Closure

Synergy Customer Service will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st. In the meantime, please feel free to leave a voice message, send an email, or send a text message. We will resume normal hours on Thursday, January 2nd. Thank you.

New Biome DTX Fact Video

New Biome DTX Fact Video

Check out this informative Biome DTX featurette. It’s an easy video to watch and share, highlighting the basic details and mighty benefits of Biome DTX, along with the Synergy commitment to quality.

This video, along with several other product fact videos, can be found under the “Videos” tab.

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