Thinking creatively is the key to putting an industry to work for you. If you love what you do, then you have the only prerequisite needed for creative thinking. So basically there are 3 things you need to be successfully creative.

1.Information - ALOT of information. If your going to innovate in any way, you need to know everything there is on your niche. Google is your best friend, use it to research anything . Traditional education,workshops,clubs, anything to nurture your interest .The more you know, the more you’ll want to create and get started in the Creative Process.

2.Ideas - Now that you know everything there is to know about your passion, you’ll have the urge to create something new. Since you’ve read everything there is to know on your topic, creativity will be the only way to more forward. And if you truly love what your doing, the urge to contribute will be greater than ever

3.Junk filter - This is probably the hardest part to thinking creatively. You need to ask yourself “Is it good?”,”Can i do better?”. You’ll need to filter the bad ideas from the good ones by deciding whether or not they are worth pursuing. Later, when you’ve created whatever it is you were working on, you’ll need to step back and truly evaluate it, as if you were another person looking from outside.

These are the stages that all creative individuals go through. What better way to leave your mark on humanity than to create? Remember, you don’t need to be a special type of person to be creative, you just need the patience to learn,pursue, and filter your ideas.

Some of these can be surprising, but using a combination is the way to go. Especially when cold and flue season come around.

1.Echinacea- A herbal remedy that acts as an immune system stimulator. Mostly known to increase resistance to infection and impurities to the blood such as boils, erysipelas, septicemia, cancer, and syphilis. This can be found at GNC or your local drug store. You can buy it in capsule,liquid, or tea form. Do not take these if you take any immunosuppressants¹.

2.Astragalus- Increases production of immune cells and in turn, improves immune function. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine with ginseng. The root is used in teas,extracts, or capsules². Check here for side effects and cautions.

3.Laughter- It is known that laughing benefits your immune system by increasing the number and activity of natural killer T-cells, the first line of defense against viruses and damaged cells³. Go ahead, have a good laugh!

4.Ginseng- Plants known to increase the body’s resistance to stress. There are 11 types of Ginseng, but Panax ginseng is best known. There have been claims that ginseng increases libido and even inhibited cancer in animal models⁴.

5.Mushrooms- Specifically mythical griffin. Also known as Maitake,Sheep’s Head, Ram’s Head and Hen of the Woods. It has been used in traditional Asian medicine to enhance the immune system. You can get these off your own oak trees :).

6.Vitamin C- A highly effective antioxidant found in oranges,blueberries,apples,bananas, and many other fruits. The recommended intake for men is 90mg a day and for women, 75mg a day⁵.

7.Aloe Vera- Stimulates the immune system by increasing T-cells. Many new studies have been showing up supporting aloe vera’s role in helping the immune system. Some Notes on Aloe Vera here.

8.Vitamin E- Antioxidants such as vitamin E protect your cells against the effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of energy metabolism.Commonly found in Vegetable oils, nuts, green leafy vegetables, and fortified cereals. The recommended intake is 15mg for men and women⁶.

9.Exercise- During moderate exercise immune cells circulate through the body more quickly, and are better able to kill bacteria and viruses. Regular exercise show that these effects become long lasting. However, too much exercise has proven otherwise⁷.

10.Meditation- People who meditate end up happier and in turn, producing more antibodies than those who don’t meditate. The best way to take control of your life and mind. This is another free one, and if your having trouble getting started, check out How to Meditate : 4 Ways to Help you get Started

A combination of these almost guarantees optimal health and most definitely increases resistance to colds and other viruses. Be sure to research side effects and interactions before taking Astragalus,Ginseng, and Echinacea.

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7. http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/injuryprevention/a/aa011502a.htm [↩]

Meditation is a great way to take control of your life. Getting started is the hard part, but once you get it, you’ll feel more in control of your thoughts and actions and the little annoying things will no longer matter. Furthermore, meditating is is a terrific way to boost your health and immunity. 10 Ways to Boost your Immunity

If you’ve ever tried to meditate and just couldn’t get it , you could be doing something better. There are some techniques here to help you, but use these as a supplement to your already established ideas on meditation. Here are the things you’ll need to prepare in order to immerse yourself

1. Quiet environment - You need to be in the most comforting place for you. Some suggestions would be a nearby park,beach, or forest. If you’d like a more closed setting, try your office or even your bedroom. Whatever makes you most comfortable. Slight sounds or interruptions could distract you quickly, so take close consideration before picking a spot to meditate regularly.

2. Comfortable position - Put yourself in a position that doesn’t bother you. Preferably hands and feet flat on the floor. Try not to lay down because you might be tempted to fall asleep if you’ve been having a long day.

3. Focal Point - This can be a picture with a focal point like the one below. Or it can be a saying that is repeated. A popular chant that will keep you concentrated goes as follows. Aum,Nam,Ya,Hoe,Ren,Yey,Key,Hoe. A short one is Ra,Ma. Ra is said when you inhale and Ma, when you exhale. Feel free to create your own chants. Don’t be afraid to sound stupid, you’ll be the only one hearing yourself.

4. Proper Attitude - If you don’t believe you can meditate. You’ll have a lot of trouble doing it. If you’re as optimistic as possible, things will be much easier.

Meditating is for everyone and after doing it many times, you’ll see that its much easier than the first time you did it. Think of it as a skill. The more you do it, the easier it’ll be to get into it .Let meditation help you find the happiness in your life and put you in control of your life,mind, and spirit.

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