10 Ways to Boost Immune System Health
Simple Steps For Immune System Support
A healthy immune system is a byproduct of a healthy lifestyle. To boost immune system health, there are some effective steps you can take such as improving nutrition, taking herbal therapies and a few others. Here are 11 simple (though some are not easy) steps you can implement to strengthen your immune system and improve your health.
Immune Boosters
- Manage your stress levels
You'll be doing your immune system health a huge favor if you learn to manage your stress levels. If your immune system is unbalanced or weakened, you are far more likely to fall ill when you experience stress than if you have a strong immune system. Try stress reducing therapies like yoga, pamper yourself with a massage, take a long walk in natural surroundings, make time to do something that you love, start a new hobby. - Improve Nutrition
A lack of sufficient nutrients will compromise your natural immunity and stop it from functioning at its peak.Your main aim with better nutrition is variety and quality. Eat a wide range of fruit and vegetables, preferably organic. Eat as much as you can raw and drink herb teas. Cooking causes nutrients to be lost and destruction of enzymes in foods. Eat more Vitamin C rich foods. Increase your intake of foods that have natural antibiotic properties such as Garlic and cinnamon. Get to know the superfoods like Broccoli, seeds, berries, mushrooms( shiitake and maitake) . Many herbs and spices such as thyme, tumeric, oregano, ginger, Cayenne Pepper, rosemary and coriander have healing and antioxidant properties. - Get Exercising Outdoors
Excercise supports the immune system by decreasing the production of stress hormone. Excercising outdoors increases your exposure to natural light and this increases the production of T-cells as well as stimulating the production of Vitamin D. - Get More Sleep
Sleep deprivation makes you less able to cope with stress and this puts strain on the immune system. Getting enough sleep will also help keep your weight down, get you thinking clearly and reasoning effectively, improve your mood and patience levels and contribute to smooth, healthy skin. - Drink More Water
Dehydration is a prime factor in placing your body under stress because your body cannot cleanse itself. Drink the best quality water you can afford. Water filters are expensive but you'll reap the benefits in your improved health. - Watch Your Weight
Obestity is linked to reduced immunity. Extra tissue for the immune system to "patrol" puts a strain immune activity. Obesity is linked to poor nutrition which in turn is linked to a weak immune system. - Improve Your Mind
A positive outlook and attitude will contribute hugely to your health. Negativity leads to depression and a compromised immune system. - Brush your teeth and Floss
Good dental health is essential for a strong immune system. Small ulcers that develop in the gum tissue can allow bacteria into your bloodstream so keep your gums healthy. - Eliminate Sugar
Cutting down your sugar intake will dramatically improve your energy levels, your immunity and your ability to think clearly. There's less chance you'll suffer from a candida infection and you'll probably lose some weight. If you have sweet cravings then try natural sweeteners like Stevia or Xylitol - avoid artificial sweeteners, they have been shown to be very toxic. - Take a probiotic supplement
Bacteria that stimulate immunity cells in the gastrointestinal tract. "Normal, healthy bacteria that colonize the GI tract help you resist bad bacteria and detoxify harmful substances, - Find the right remedies
Some immune boosting supplements include olive leaf extract, echinacea, grapeseed extract, pine bark extract, various Chinese herbal remedies, Aloe Vera, garlic and others. Whole-ffod supplements like Barley Green and Chlorella are also very helpful to boost the body.
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