Immune Boosters

​It’s that time of year, when we all get a dose of a virus/cold/flu.  This year maybe more so than the last few, after a few winters in isolation, these bugs and viruses might be hitting us harder than before.  It’s not all doom and gloom though.  There are a number of things you can do to help support your immune system to defend yourself.
 
Physical:

• Handwashing – it seems so obvious, but keep it simple is my motto.  Wash your hands regularly with a good soap to remove germs
• Sleep – our bodies repair and recuperate whilst we sleep, so getting a good night’s sleep can help strengthen your bodies ability to fight back
• Out and about – it’s not just Vitamin D but also some good fresh air in those lungs
• Exercise – it’s not just for the outside appearance, exercise can help your detox organs and helps to improve the flow of your lymph (a crucial part of the immune system)
• Lower alcohol consumption – too much alcohol depresses your immune system

 
Diet and supplements

• Vitamin D3 – I prefer to use the oral sprays 4000iu
• Probiotics – if I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a  million times, 75% of our immune systems is in our digestive tract.  A good balance of friendly bacteria will help strengthen your immune system
• Ester-C – this is a version of vitamin C that is easily absorbable.
• Herbal teas – Ginger, turmeric, thyme, rosemary, echinacea, elderberry, hibiscus.
• Juice – freshly made vegetable and fruit juice
• Fresh produce – plenty of fruits and vegetables to boost your essential nutrients and fibre
• Mushrooms – in particular, reishi, cordyceps, lions mane, chaga, maitake and oyster.
• Reduce foods that trigger you – gluten, dairy, sugar, fried foods.  These foods can put more burden on the digestion and reduce immune function if they are your trigger foods
• Broths – bone broths, chicken broths, vegetable broths, mushroom broths.

 
 
For best results build a regular routine of including most of these things on  a regular basis, but if you are down with a winter bug, introducing what you can now can have a positive impact.
 
 
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