Live WELL.
Healthy immune systems live in healthy bodies. THAT is the key to improving your overall well-being.
Right now with the coronavirus pandemic affecting not only our country but also the entire world, being your healthiest self has never been so important.
Think of your immune system as your body’s army. Its main job is to identify and attempt to eliminate intruders from your body. The better shape your immune system is in, the faster it can rid itself of unwanted visitors.
While your immune system works to keep you healthy, it needs all the help it can get to do its job. We constantly, and often unknowingly, do things that inhibit our immune system. If we want to better protect it, there are some simple lifestyle changes that can strengthen and build it up.
Research shows that the things that are most supportive of a good immune system are generally related to a healthy lifestyle. Here are 10 tips that can help you live WELL and support a healthy immune system.
1. Get enough sleep.
The same way rest can help you recover from an illness, it can help prevent you from getting sick in the first place. Poor sleep actually increases your risk of illness, as being sleep deprived can suppress your immune system. Most adults should get at least seven hours of sleep each night. Getting adequate sleep helps your body recover from the rigors of the day.
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2. Eat a healthy diet.
A healthy diet including whole foods, healthy fats, fermented foods and fortified vitamin D can lower your susceptibility to illness. In addition, avoiding sugar and cutting back on processed foods and soda, will help fuel your body and be healthier.
Whole plant foods contain antioxidants, fiber and vitamin C, all of which are important to supporting a healthy immune system.
Healthy fats are highly anti-inflammatory. Inflammation can suppress your immune system, so fats may naturally combat illnesses.
Fermented foods and probiotics assist with gut health and can bolster your immune system by helping it identify and target harmful pathogens.
Vitamin D helps facilitate a normal immune system function by regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus.
Added sugars found in processed foods (like cookies, candy and soda) can weaken the ability of white blood cells to fight against bacteria and viruses. Further, lowering your intake of added sugars can decrease your body’s inflammation.
Here is a list of foods and herbs that can help give you essential nutrients that can support a healthy immune system.
Foods:
- Almonds.
- Artichokes
- Beans.
- Beets.
- Blackberries.
- Blueberries.
- Broccoli.
- Cereal (fortified).
- Chicken.
- Dark chocolate.
- Egg yolk.
- Grapefruit.
- Green tea.
- Kale.
- Kiwi.
- Milk (fortified).
- Mushrooms.
- Olive oil.
- Oranges.
- Papaya.
- Pecans.
- Plums.
- Red bell peppers.
- Red cabbage.
- Salmon.
- Sardines.
- Sauerkraut.
- Shellfish.
- Shrimp.
- Spinach.
- Strawberries.
- Sunflower seeds.
- Turkey.
- Walnuts.
- Yogurt.
Herbs:
- Garlic.
- Ginger
- Oregano.
- Rosemary.
- Turmeric.
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3. Stay at a healthy weight.
Research has found obesity might increase your risk of getting sick. Having health issues like type-2 diabetes linked to obesity and heart disease can compromise your immune system’s ability to safeguard your health.
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4. Manage your stress levels.
Lowering stress levels can help keep your immune system functioning properly. When you are under chronic stress or anxiety, your body produces stress hormones that can suppress your immune system. Mediation, prayer, yoga and exercise are all practices that can help lower your stress.
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5. Get outside.
Vitamin D, also referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” is produced naturally in your skin when it’s directly exposed to sunlight.
Vitamin D has several important functions:
It can improve your resistance against certain diseases by supporting a healthy immune system function.
It can help regulate mood and ward off depression
Research has shown that getting vitamin D can boost weight loss.
6. Engage in moderate exercise.
Moderate exercise can reduce inflammation and promote the turnover of immune cells and causes your body’s antibodies and white blood cells to circulate more rapidly. This means they can detect and fight off bugs and viruses more rapidly. It is recommended people get 30 to 60 minutes of vigorous or moderate exercise most days of the week. Jogging, biking, walking, swimming and hiking are all great ways to engage in exercise. The stronger your body is physically, the better it can fight off illnesses.
7. Stay hydrated.
Dehydration can make you more susceptible to illness. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water each day to flush toxins from your body and prevent harmful buildup. The fewer the toxins that build up, the less work your immune system will have to do. You should drinking half your body weight in ounces of water each day. Not only will it help you stay hydrated and support a healthier immune system, but it can also help you lose weight.
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8. Drink responsibly.
Consuming alcohol in excess can deteriorate your immune system. Drink in moderation, as research shows overconsumption of alcohol decreases immune reactivity.
9. Stop smoking.
Smoking impairs the ability to fight off an infection because it decreases your circulation and oxygen levels. It also increases inflammation and decreases Vitamin C and other beneficial nutrients. Avoiding any tobacco smoking can improve immunity.
10. Take supplements
It can be tough to get all the nutrients your body needs from diet alone. Taking naturally sourced supplements can fill your body’s nutritional gaps, giving it what it needs and might strengthen its general immune system.
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Immune – Helps your immune system perform at peak levels by neutralizing the free radicals in the system.
Global Blend and XypStix – Provides complete free-radical support while delivering nutrients that the body needs to restore immune health. In addition, it promotes healthy inflammatory response.
Spryng – Keeps you hydrated as well as has high levels or Vitamin C to support a healthy immune function.
Axion – Supports the immune system, cardiovascular system and digestive health through whole foods, enzymes, omega fatty acids and probiotics.
Genesis – Protects and revitalizes your body’s cells by combining natural herbs and superfoods.
Probiotix – Supports gut health and ensures maximum absorption of nutrients.
XR2 – Improves your ability to get a restful night’s sleep as well as combats stress and controls cortisol.
Advanced Omega – Regulates the body’s inflammatory response.
Flush – Cleanses and detoxifies the body and supports overall digestive and immune health.
Lean Meal – Gives you nutritional support with a full serving of fruits and greens, proteins, adaptogens, vitamins, minerals and probiotics.
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There are things you can do to protect your health. Do them!
In addition to these 10 tips, you can protect your body from infectious diseases by preventing the spread of contaminations that could attack your immune system. Here are some tips to protect yourself:
Wash your hands thoroughly and often. To safeguard your health, use soap and water and wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.
Avoid shaking hands with other people.
Wear a face mask when out in public.
Stay at home and practice social distancing.
During these crazy times, strive to be your healthiest self so you can live WELL. Stay safe and healthy, my friends.
Sources: Healthline. Xyngular.
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