Strong Immune System for a Coronavirus World
We live in a hyperconnected world full of pathogens. The coronavirus, seasonal flus and other viruses are around us for the long haul. Vaccinations can be lifesaving, but they time time to develop and may not be completely effective. In a coronavirus world, it is imperative to build a strong immune system.
Your Immune System
You have an amazing immune system. It is a complex, marvelous fighting system connected by blood and lymph. You can stay healthy and vital by giving your immune system optimal nutrients and conditions.
- Wash Your Hands Frequently ... Using soap and water regularly throughout the day can strip your hands of the germs that are so easily transferred internally when you casually touch near your eyes, nose, or mouth. Avoid hand sanitizers as these have been linked to the development of cancer.
- Eat Well ... Eat a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory, low-glycemic index foods with a heavy emphasis on organic vegetables.
- Drink Adequate Amounts of Water ... Drink 64-96 ounces of filtered water throughout the day. Water helps flush toxins from the body and keeps mucus thin if you do happen to be fighting off a cold.
- Reduce Sugar ... Sugar decreases immune response by 50% for up to five hours after consumption.
- Exercise Daily ... Physical activity helps strengthen your immune system. A 2010 study showed that a 30-45 minute daily walk increases the amount of immune system cells present in the body.
- Get Sufficient Sleep ... Sleep is essential to our health in many ways. A 2015 study showed that people sleeping for less than six hours a night are more than four times as likely to catch a cold as their peers who sleep for more than seven hours a night.
- Manage Stress ... Meditation is a great calming, stress-busting activity. Those positive effects can have a major impact on our immunity. A 2012 study showed that meditation reduces respiratory infections by 40 to 50 percent.
- Supplement ... There are a number of herbs and nutraceuticals that can help power up your immune system, including echinacea, astralagus, reishu mushrooms, beta glucans, pau d’arco, etc.
A Coronavirus World
A strong immune system helps you stay healthy in a coronavirus world.
We can use the coronavirus threat as impetus for building health and vitality from the ground up and using medication and vaccination wisely, As Pasteur said on his deathbed, “The pathogen is nothing; the terrain is everything.
Please consult an integrative nutritionist, or a qualified health professional, for a custom immune system boosting plan, and before taking any supplements.
