OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Corona virus is here, the flu is here and honestly we are living in a cesspool of germs. There is a lot of concern about the current virus, but I would like to remind you that God created our bodies to survive and heal itself. Our internal health is the most important thing we have in terms of immunity and overcoming illness, the health of our gut is very important to our overall immunity. Our bodies are very capable of fighting off virus' and germs when we treat it right with food, vitamins and supplementation where needed.
Paying attention to what you are eating is extremely important and you need to listen to your body if it is telling you something is not in balance. The functionality of your immune system really determines how susceptible you are going to be to illness.
Here are some ways we can naturally strengthen immunity. Immune boosting foods:
- Ginger
- Turmeric
- Garlic
- Apples
Avoid sugar and sugar substitutes unless plant based such as stevia, and avoid processed food. These two things will impair your bodies natural ability to fight. Include lots of organic fruits and veggies in every meal (if you cannot afford organic, refer to the EWG.org clean 15 dirty dozen list when buying produce.
Immune supporting supplements:
- Vitamin D3
- Zinc
- Oregano Oil
- Elderberry Syrup
- Echinacea
- B-Complex
Immune boosting activities:
- Intermittent Fasting: give yourself at least 12 hours between your dinner and breakfast.
- Sleep (7-9 hours per night) - Wash hands with hot water and soap - Manage stress – I cannot emphasize this enough! being stressed out or afraid puts you into the sympathetic nervous system (flight or fight) which over time weakens your immunity (among other things) - avoid sugar and processed food.
- Keep up your exercise routine. If you usually go to the gym and are not comfortable with going, move out doors. Go for walks, hikes, do body weight exercises such as holding a plank, push ups, squats, yoga poses etc. Your body will protect you if you give it what it needs. Don’t be scared, just support your system. Let it be a reminder that we need to take care of our body’s ability to stay healthy and IF you do get something, you will be strong to fight through it.
