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Boosting your immune system is a much-talked-about matter these days. While there is no one way to achieve protection from colds, flu or other viral elements, there are many steps you can take to maintain balance and harmony within your body. To boost your immunity on an everyday level: eat healthy, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, refrain from smoking or consuming too much alcohol and of course, wash your hands as often as necessary. But to learn about the benefits of herbs, roots and "wild" medicine, is to get back to your roots and rediscover natural remedies and ancient foods that your ancestors used for hundreds of years to ensure their wellbeing. When we step outside of the pharmacy and into the great outdoors, there is a plethora of plants to be found, many of them with medicinal properties, ready to nourish our bodies. The needles from the Pine, are rich in vitamin C. In the far-off past, a tea made from the needles was used to prevent scurvy, but nowadays it is unlikely to be so deficient in an abundant vitamin that we can obtain from fresh fruits and vegetables. Pine needles were also consumed raw during the winter to ward off disease. Pines have been known to promote vision health, having high levels of vitamin A and carotenoids - antioxidants that help prevent the development of cataracts, at the same time increasing your vision strength. Vitamin A also aids in healthy skin and hair, reducing blemishes and reducing hair loss and dandruff at the same time. Skip the coffee, a warming cup of Pine Needle tea may be the first thing your body needs in the morning for shining health.