There you are, minding your own business and someone sneezes without covering their mouth. Or you travel on a crowded aeroplane listening to coughing and worrying if your immune system is ready to defend against the onslaught of germs.
While a healthy lifestyle is the best defence against illness and infection, there are direct actions you can take when you want to boost your immunities.
Here are some simple tricks that will boost your immunities in just one day.
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Spend 24 hours infusing your life with these immune-boosting activities to give your body an extra dose of help to fight illness and disease.
1. Eat Nutrient-rich Foods
Choosing foods purposefully for their immune-boosting properties can give your immune system a nutrient infusion. Choose meals that target inflammation, contain Vitamin C, Zinc, and promote hydration.
Some ideas include:
- Citrus
- Bone broth
- Berries
- Kiwi
- Broccoli
- Red Peppers
- Spinach
- Beef
- Pumpkin seeds
2. Double up on Hand Washing
Proper hygiene is always important, but adding in more frequent hand washing can help improve immunities and lessen the risk of exposure to bacteria and viruses.
3. Go for the Gut
Gut health is vital for healthy immunities. Choose foods that assist in gut health including pre and pro-biotic foods. Choose foods like:
- Sauerkraut
- Live Culture yogurt
- Tempeh
- Kimchi
- Miso
- Kefir
4. Spice Things Up
Many spices are incredibly anti-inflammatory. Adding spices to your meals can immediately reduce inflammation, pain, and aid in healing. Common anti-inflammatory spices are:
- Turmeric
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Cayenne
- Cloves
- Black pepper
5. Take a Nap
If you want to give your immune system a boost, take a nap. Aim for a few hours and be sure to create an environment where you can have a restful sleep. Focus on reducing noise, keeping the temperature cool, and the room dark if possible.
6. Get Some Sun, Touch Some Dirt
Sunshine is a great immune-boosting source of vitamin D.
D vitamins are essential for regulating the immune system. As little as 15 minutes in the sun can give your immune system a healthy boost. Be sure to be in direct sunlight were the UVB rays can be absorbed by the skin. New studies are indicating that touching the dirt barefoot, also known as grounding, can have an important and valuable effect on immunities. Grounding affects the “living matrix” which is the connector between all living cells.
7. Distract Yourself From Worries
Worries and woes can lower immunities.
Boost your immune system by engaging in an activity that distracts you from your worries. Read a great book, go to a movie, or binge some television. Spending time doing activities you enjoy will directly translate to your immunities.
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