The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has spread significantly into a full pandemic. It has infected and killed thousands in a short amount of time. While there isn’t reason to panic, there is plenty of reasons to be concerned and take precautions. With many deaths already documented and many more to be diagnosed, a lot of us are wracking our brains to figure just how we are to deal with it as it draws in closer.

A lot of what goes into fighting diseases and viruses has to do with our own built in systems that naturally fight off germs that attack. Our immune system is an extremely complex system and no doubt our knowledge only grows deeper as we find out more about how it works. To have a strong system we must take into account that what we do, eat, and activities we partake in plays a large role in how our bodies ward off illnesses. What you eat, your stress levels, sleep habits, etc. can make or break your chances of fighting off these germs that we inevitably come into contact with on a day to day basis. If you could learn more about how to increase your chances in fighting off these bad bugs, would you take it? To help I have compiled a list of 3 informative books that can give you the information you need to start building your immune system and taking control of your health!

The Mediterranean Diet– This is not a ‘diet’ as people may commonly think of. It’s a new lifestyle of eating. In this book you will learn about all of the types of foods that are eaten daily in the Mediterranean region that help create their healthy lifestyle. What you eat has such a large impact on your health and in today’s world we simply take that for granted. With the vast array of sugar, simple carbohydrates, and unhealthy fast foods lining our cities and towns, it’s no surprise that we aren’t mindful of what we put in our bodies. Top that with our busy lifestyles, we often don’t take the time to think through or plan out what we will put into our bodies next. This book can give you insight and ideas of great recipes straight from the kitchen’s of the Mediterranean’s. With a wide variety of flavors and spices you will not be sorry to skip out on the bread and sugar!

Gut: The Inside Story of our Bodies Most Underrated Organ– This book was a vast array of information for me on a part of my body I rarely ever thought about. The gut is an amazing interconnected system that impacts our body more than we may be aware. Once again, food, stress, and even medications can play a large role in how it interplays with the rest of our body. Believe it or not, your gut is connected to many systems in your body, including your brain! Let this book be a guide to you. Once you get your gut healed and working better, your immune system will thank you. When you find yourself anxious, stressed, ill, or whatever ails you, take some to think about what your gut might be telling you. It may be saying more than you think.

Vitamin C: The Real Story– This book calls Vitamin C a remarkable yet controversial healing factor. The book begins with a doctor that has taken large amounts of vitamin C for 50 years with amazing effects and has prescribed it to many of his patients. Vitamin C is vital during times of sickness and yes, even health. It has been proven to have incredible preventative and healing effects on the body. This book has astounding information about this amazing yet simple vitamin!