7 tips to build a stronger immune system today
Our immune system strength is key and how often we get sick and how quickly our body recovers from illness. Here are our top seven tips for how to flex your immune system today!
Sleep: Not getting enough sleep limits the bodies ability to produce proteins cytokines that help fight infection and reduce inflammation.
Healthy Diet: Offer colorful foods ensuring fruits and veggies are always offered. Crucial vitamins including Vitamin A and E which help maintain a strong and healthy immune system.
Sunshine: Sunshine is the best natural way to increase Vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is critical in promoting immune response and activating our immune systems defenses. 10 min of midday sun 3 times a week without sunscreen can really help ensure natural Vitamin D production.
Water intake: When our body is dehydrated it can not properly transport essential nutrients throughout our body. This also prevents the natural detox process of clearing invaders and other waste from our bodies. Set a goal to drink half your weight in ounces of water. As for out kiddos, always send a water bottle to school.
Reduce stress: Increased stress can lead to unhealthy habits which impact other points made here. Prolonged stress can suppress the immune system and create an imbalance that unfavorable autoimmune reaction.
Good hygiene habits: Hand washing! 80% of infections are spread through touch. Develop healthy hand washing habits with your kiddos at home so they will continue them when they are away from you.
Stay active: Exercise increases the natural killer cells in adults and regular physical activity in kids can provide them the same benefits. Get outside and pay or exercise together. This will also help build lifelong fitness habits!
Start good habits today, it all takes time. Start now and before you know it these tricks will be a regular part of your family‘s day!
what do you do to flex your families immune system?