Now is the perfect time to slow down and focus on the different ways that you can better support and boost your immune system to achieve optimal health! Take a look at some of our tips, tricks, and advice 👍 Need more help? Give our office a call to make your nutrition appointment with Dr. Kelly Blundy, our integrative medicine specialist!

FOCUS ON THE FOODS YOU EAT

• Prebiotics
  • Keep your gut bacteria healthy with prebiotics that contain fiber
  • Sources: Green bananas, plantains, asparagus
• Vitamin C-Rich Foods
  • Vitamin C is known to boost your immunity, strengthening your immune system
  • Sources:Oranges, broccoli, kiwi, cantaloupe
• Antioxidants
  • Can protect you against stress
  • Sources: Colorful fruits and vegetables (Berries, carrots, spinach, etc.)

IMPROVE YOUR LIFESTYLE

• Sleep
  • You need at least 8 hours of sleep per night so that your body can fight off any infection
• Meditation
  • Meditation lowers both your heart rate and blood pressure
  • Reduces anxiety
  • Plus, its calming effect helps with sleep
• Exercise
  • Increases resilience so that you can fight off infection
  • At least 10 minutes a day of exercise (preferably 30 minutes)
  • A mixture of cardio and strength training is recommended

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
NATURAL IMMUNITY AIDS

• Supplements
  • Many people are deficient in Vitamin D, and this deficiency is likely to increase your susceptibility to an infection
  • Take daily Vitamin D supplements or spend time in the sun
• Essential Oils
  • Eucalyptus and tea tree oils both have antiviral properties that can protect you against a viral infection
  • Use them in an oil diffuser and inhale