Our immune system works hard to protect our body against disease. It’s truly amazing how effectively it targets foreign invaders and stops them from creating utter chaos.
If you’ve experienced the mild discomfort of a cold, or allergies, you know it’s possible to keep moving along while the immune system does its work.
However, if you’ve been sidelined by a serious infection or live with chronic disease, you also know how quickly the body can be overcome.
6 Simple Ways to Boosting Your Immunities
There are times when our bodies are at greater risk for illness. Wintertime and back-to-school season both come to mind, but a lot of things can weaken our immune system, including:
- Exposure to toxins
- Chronic illness/allergies
- Poor hygiene
- Poor diet
- Exhaustion
- Exposure to violence
- Infrequent healthcare
Everyone’s situation is different, but one thing each of us has in common is the ability to do our part to boost our immune system. Boosting immunities begins on the inside. The healthier the immune system, the faster it can fight disease and build immunity.
You can help in a lot of ways.
1. Eliminate Toxins
Stop smoking, drinking, or using drugs. Our bodies are bombarded by toxins from the inside out, reducing or eliminating them will have a dramatic effect on the immune system.
2. Reduce inflammation
Inflammation in the body is a chief cause of pain. Many autoimmune diseases resist the body’s immune system and trick it into attacking itself. Reducing inflammation is possible with diet and exercise. Additionally, many spices and spice blends have anti-inflammatory properties and can be consumed to target inflammation.
3. Support Your Gut
Gut health is known to be the gateway to overall health. A healthy gut biome helps manage digestion, break down and make nutrients available to the body and aids in eliminating waste.
4. Stay Hydrated
Water helps the lymphatic system fight infection. Lymphatic fluid contains white blood cells that help remove waste products, toxins, bacteria, and viruses from the body. Water also helps maintain lubricated joints, aids in digestion, and regulates body temperature.
5. Eat Well
Choosing anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting foods can help prevent infection and disease or heal faster when we are sick. Foods that support the immune system include fatty fish, citrus fruits, nuts, and spices like turmeric and ginger.
6. Sleep More
Most people aren’t getting enough quality sleep. Our bodies do their repairs during our deepest sleep. Getting the right kind of rest is essential to help the body heal day-to-day as well as manage the stress of an illness or infection.
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Helping your immune system is an inside job. Make healthy choices that benefit your immunities to help prevent illness and have an easier time if you do get sick.
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