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    Boost Your Immune System

    Date: 2021-07-06

    *The information and supplements mentioned in this article are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 
    Hand Washing What do you do to boost your immune system and keep it at high functioning capacity? It’s been a whirlwind of a year, year and half for some. The majority of us have been wearing masks, washing our hands incessantly, using hand sanitizer like it’s going out of style, and even disinfecting everything we bring home from the outside world. Anything we can do to wash the virus away has been put into practice. But what does this mean for our immune systems? Washing away this virus has assisted in keeping it away for a lot of people, but is it causing our immune systems to be weakened?

    Strengthen Your Immunity

    Having a strong immune system is very important in helping us fight off sickness and diseases. In fact, about 70% of our immune system is located in our gut, meaning we need to improve our gut health to also improve our immune system. Improving gut health, eating healthy, and getting enough sleep are only a few ways to aid in boosting our immune systems. Read more to find out what else you do to keep that seasonal sickness at bay. Running for Exercise

    6 Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System

    Sleep

    Sleep is incredibly vital to our health. We have heard our whole lives that sleep can benefit just about anything from stress to heart disease, but it is extremely important in balancing our immune system. Sleep can support the regeneration of cells, and it can help our immune system to fight off illness. It can promote a well balanced immune system, and contributes to both innate and adaptive immunity. Your immune system and sleep have a bilateral relationship, meaning they both support each other. Having a strong immune system can promote better sleep, while sleep can in turn boost the immune system and keep it balanced. Physicians recommend that adults get 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Sleeping Under the Covers

    Eat More Plants

    Eating healthy is another habit that can help every single one of our body systems. Colorful plants like fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients and antioxidants that can work to combat inflammation and pathogens. Another benefit to plants is that they provide fiber, which aids in improving gut health (and the immune system!). Eating More Plants

    Favor Fermented Foods

    As mentioned above, our gut contains about 70% of our immune system. Improving gut health is one of the most important things you can do for your immune system. One of the easiest ways to improve gut health is to incorporate more fermented foods into your diet. Sauerkraut, kimchi, plain yogurt, kefir, and natto are some great options to choose from. Research suggests that good gut bacteria can help your immune cells differentiate between healthy cells and harmful invaders, and your healthy immune system can help fight off the bad guys. Pickled and Fermented Foods

    Supplement Sensibly

    When it comes to supplements, we can be torn in so many directions. Every box and brand says that they are the highest quality and claim that they will prevent everything from colds to cancer. Not all supplements are created equally, so take some time to get to know more about the brand you choose and where they are sourced from. Be sure that the supplements you take aren’t synthetic, and that they come from whole foods and high quality sources, just like our NutriGold supplements that we carry in our stores and online. Here are some supplements that are helpful in strengthening the immune system: Supplements

    Prevent Dehydration

    Staying hydrated is important to prevent dehydration. When we are dehydrated, it can increase our susceptibility to sickness. If we are constantly drinking water, as we should be, we have a better chance at flushing out toxins and pathogens that can cause illness. As a rule of thumb, try drinking half your weight in ounces of water each day. Ex: If you weigh 150 pounds, try drinking 75 ounces of water each day. Drink Water

    Reduce Stress Levels

    Long-term stress can cause inflammation within our bodies that can lead to many illnesses like chronic disease. Lack of sleep can also cause imbalances in our immune cell function. We can also reduce stress by participating in regular exercise, practicing meditation and yoga, and using adaptogen herbal supplements may help relieve symptoms, too. Reducing stress is so important to keep our immune system strong and healthy. Reducing Stress

    Tools Towards a Healthier Immune System

    Keeping your immune system strengthened can take work, but having the right tools can be the key to success. Mother Earth Natural Health is here to help you find the tools you need, and we always provide high quality products to help you be the best version of yourself that you can be.  In our NutriGold supplement line, we carry a wealth of vitamins and minerals to keep your immune system strong and running up to par. We love these supplements because they are sourced from whole foods and are very high quality. One Daily Multi Gold by NutriGold Another great tool to keep your immune system working properly is our Brother’s Apothecary Immune Support CBD Capsules, which have turmeric curcumin and black pepper in each capsule, and are compassionately made with body in mind.  Brothers Apothecary Immunity Support Capsules We also have an excellent essential oil from Plant Therapy called Immune Aid, that helps to fight off sickness when diffused in the air or used for aromatherapy. Aromatherapy can be very helpful in strengthening immunity. Click here to read more about the Best Essential Oils for Immune Support. 
    Immune Aid Essential Oil Immune Aid Essential Oil from Plant Therapy

    Strengthening Immunity - Bottom Line

    Bottom line is, there are several ways to keep your immune system strong and working at it’s best. Adequate sleep, fruits and vegetables and fermented foods, lots of water, smart supplements, and reduction in stress levels can help in strengthening your immune system. Using the right tools and having motivation to keep yourself healthy will come in handy. Now, go take on the world with your healthy self! Happy and Healthy Girl

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    *The information and supplements mentioned in this article are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.