One of the good things about going through tough times, is that it brings into perspective the things that really matter.
We spend our time worrying about our money, jobs and social lives...
But, when the chips are down, our health is EVERYTHING.
And the current crisis has made me take a long hard look at mine...
Our body is already equipped with a fantastic weapon to use against this deadly threat.... Our immune system...
This is what helps to fight off the pathogens which cause illness.
So it makes sense to optimise it for maximum protection.
There are a number of ways in which you can support your immune system to make it as strong and effective as possible.
1. Eat plenty of fruit and veg
Eating plenty of fruit and veg every day can work wonders for your immune system.
Beth Warren, R.D., founder of Beth Warren Nutrition and author of Secrets of a Kosher Girl, told Prevention: "Fruits and veggies help arm your body with antioxidants it needs to fight oxidative stress, which includes contracting a sickness, in your body."
Vegetables such as sweet potatoes, butternut squash and beetroot are rich in beta-carotene which our bodies convert to vitamin A.
We need vitamin A to keep the mucosal linings in our nose and lungs robust enough to defend against infection.
Other foods to include are orange and red fruits such as oranges, mango, apricots and melon.
Citrus fruits, broccoli, garlic, ginger, spinach, yoghurt, almonds, turmeric, green tea
2. Get some quality sleep:
I know it's a stressful time but giving your body enough sleep is vital for a healthy immune system..
One of the easiest ways people pick up viruses is by allowing themselves to get run down.
When we are run down our body is not as capable of fighting off infection as it would normally be.
That's why is it so important to make sure you get plenty of sleep.
3. Exercise:
As exercise can help support good circulation, this allows our immune cells to travel through the body more effectively.
Furthermore, these immune cells seem to be stimulated by even mild exercise
According to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, people who exercise five or more days a week spend 46 per cent fewer days laid up with a cold or respiratory virus compared to those who work out only once a week or not at all.
4. Supplementation:
In my opinion supplementation is a MUST....
Here are 2 products I have added to my regime...
Vitamin D3: A new global collaborative study has confirmed that vitamin D supplementation can help protect against acute respiratory infections. The study, a participant data meta-analysis of 25 randomized controlled trials including more than 11,000 participants, has been published online in The BMJ.
ProVen+ Immune Booster: This is an amazing product that contains 20 immune system boosting ingredients that almost everyone is missing from their diet.
I was so impressed by this product that I actually contacted the owner and they have agreed to a limited time discount for my clients..
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In these unprecedented times I want to make sure I am doing EVERYTHING I can to keep me and my family safe....
These simple steps are a 'no brainer' for me...
I hope they help keep you safe too.
