We are constantly exposed to hundreds or even thousands of microorganisms, germs and viruses throughout our daily lives. Whether or not this will evolve into a disease depends most of all on how strong our immune system is.  Furthermore, a good immune system will help us fight the illness better and recover quicker.

The idea of boosting our immune system has always been very enticing, however there’s not one concrete thing that can do so. The immune system is, in fact, a system and not a single entity. To function at its best, it requires harmony and balance from a holistic point of view.

 Thankfully nature is smart and our bodies are made to fight external types of “bad” bacteria and viruses. There are, however, few things that can have positive impact and help strengthen our immune system overtime when done persistently and with discipline. In fact,  it all comes down to two categories of long term changes - LIFESTYLE and DIET.

Cayenne peppers belong to the family of chilli peppers and are the cousin of bell-peppers and jalapeños.

Grown originally in Central and South America, they are brought to Europe in the 15th century by Christopher Columbus.

Cayenne peppers have been a popular spice used in many different regional styles of cooking, and they have, also, been used medicinally for thousands of years due to their health properties and high content of antioxidants.

Apple cider vinegar has gained quite a lot of recognition.

People recommend this type of vinegar for weight loss, to fight against certain conditions, and even to improve gut health.

While the nutritional value of apple cider vinegar, apart from its potassium content, is one the low side, studies have still associated some of these benefits – and even more – with the use of this product.