In order to stay healthy, our immune system needs to be healthy. We can be proactive about strengthening our immune system. Here are some practical ways you can reduce your toxic load and build up your immunity. Let your body and it's amazing immune system do what it is created to do.
We have to accept it but we also can be proactive about strengthening our own immune system. There are some practical ways you can reduce your toxic load and build up your immunity. Let your body and its amazing immune system do what it is created to do.
Avoid eating foods with added sugar and processed foods. Sugar depresses your immune system. Stay away from tobacco, gluten, dairy and reduce alcohol use to reduce inflammation.
Drink plenty of filtered water. Add lemon/lime to alkalize the water and add more vit C and electrolytes. (Drink half your body weight in oz) Stay away from sugary and caffeinated drinks. Drinking Matcha Green Tea boosts immunity with its powerful antioxidant, EGCG.
Eat more powerful immune boosting foods. Bone Broth, ginger, garlic, onions, pear, oranges, lemons, limes, peppers, kale, carrots, pumpkin, broccoli, spinach, almonds, cauliflower, asparagus, sunflower seeds, melons, parsley, hummus and all kinds of berries.
Add probiotic and digestive enzymes supplementsfor good gut health. Studies show that having a strong gut health allows you to have a stronger immune system. Ginger can help with digestion. Make fresh ginger tea w honey & cinnamon.
Add Garlic & Turmeric in your cooking. Two powerful medicinal foods for stronger immune system. Anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. Eat more curry.
Eat lots of plants: fruits, veggies, berries, nuts, seeds, whole grains. Recommended is 9-13 servings. Eat all the rainbow colors. Juice and make smoothies. If you can’t, won’t, then I recommend a whole food product called Juice Plus,30 powerful fruits, veggies and berries in convenient capsules/ chewables and 15 more plants in Complete Shake mix. The capsules have no sugar, so perfect for diabetics and cancer patients. Kids age 4-college can get it for free. The most researched nutrition product in the world with 35 gold standard studies done at research centers like UCLA, MD Anderson, Yale and even Cambridge. Several research papers show that Juice Plus strengthens the immune function and protects the DNA to up to 66% in the elderly. Highly recommend for elderly and those with compromised immune function and respiratory problems.
Sunlight and fresh air daily ( 30-60 min.) Take a brisk walk, bike ride, do your exercise outdoors. Do some grounding by touching the grass or concrete floor with your body. Cotton socks are okay. Add D3 supplement. Do deep breathing exercise: inhale (4 counts), hold (4 counts), exhale (4 counts) 4 cycles.
Jump on a Rebounder: mini trampoline jumping helps your lymphatic system to get rid of your toxins better. Great way to engage the whole body.
Get plenty of sleep. Best time to get solid sleep is from 10 pm-6 am according to your circadian rhythm. Before bed, calm your body and mind and think positive thoughts and be grateful. Prayer and meditation often helps. Drink Chamomile tea or use melatonin.
Reduce EMF. Set a timer to turn off your Wifi at 12 midnight to 6 am. Or turn your cell phone off to airplane mode while sleeping. Limit the use of electronic devices especially just before bedtime.
Reduce Stress and Anxiety. Find ways to relieve stress in healthy ways. Exercise, music, deep breathing, hobbies, prayer, meditation, yoga, inspirational podcasts, grounding, tapping. friendships
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Grace Soeter (MDiv) is a chaplain and health educator living in S. CA. She is founder/president of non-profit organization, Healthy Families International. She loves to teach about healthy eating and presently does weekly zoom events.
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