IMMUNE BOOSTING - NATURALLY
DIETARY SUPPORT
Following a diet rich in antioxidants.
Abundant fruits and vegetables
Decrease pro-inflammatory foods like animal products, refined carbohydrates and sugar
Choose healthy fats (such as the omega-3 fatty acids available in oily fish, flaxseed, and krill oil) over saturated fats (found in meat and dairy products).
For an additional immune boost, try adding garlic (shown to possess virus-fighting and bacteria-killing properties) and ginger (a natural anti-inflammatory) to your meals on a regular basis.
Drink plenty of water and avoid sugary beverages, like pop and energy drinks
EXERCISE
Working out regularly can mobilize T cells, a type of white blood cell known to guard the body against infection.
STRESS REDUCTION
Chronic stress can have a negative impact on immunity.
Short-term exposure to stressors can rev up your immune defence; prolonged stress may wear down the immune system.
To keep stress in check, incorporate a relaxing practice like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing into your daily routine
SLEEP AND HYGIENE
Simply keeping your hands clean is one of the best ways to ward off illness
Wash your hands for 15 to 20 seconds (using warm water and soap) before preparing food or eating and after coughing, sneezing, using the bathroom, or touching public surfaces
Getting a full eight hours of sleep each night helps regulate immune function
SUPPORTIVE SUPPLEMENTATION
Ester-C: 250 mg, by mouth, every 3-4 hours
Deep Immune by St. Francis Herbals— 1 tsp, by mouth, three times daily, with a small amount of water or juice • Oil of Oregano —1 tablet, by mouth, two times daily or 5 drops, by mouth, two times daily, with a small amount of water or juice
Vitamin D3 — 1000-2000IU, by mouth, once daily
ACES+Zinc —1 capsule, by mouth, once to three times daily
