Sick of Being Sick
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It seems like we can not escape the trap of viruses anywhere we go, especially this winter season. The flu, RSV and even COVID-19 have been circulating extraordinarily lately. We are going to look into some helpful tips on how to keep our body as strong as possible and avoid infection.
Sleeping properly influences a healthy physiology, allowing our bodies to rest and recuperate from our day to day lives. If we do not stay consistent with our sleep schedule, our cells are not given the chance to recover and our nervous system becomes stressed. This directly affects the immune system by resulting in less effective immune responses, which could be the difference between elongated sickness and health.
As cliche as it might sound, diet also has a direct affect on our immune system. If we are consuming nourishing food, our body will not have the proper nutrients it requires to fight off any pathogens. Unhealthy junk, frozen and processed food will only hinder our wellbeing. Try to focus on incorporating more vitamins from nuts, vegetables and fruits.
Stress management is almost a foreign concept in our society. When our bodies experience stress regularly, we are using our fight or flight responses in circumstances that are not life or death. This lowers our immunity because we overstimulate our nervous system multiple times in a day, not allowing the power for fighting viruses when the time comes.
Staying healthy with proper sleep, a nutritious diet and managing your stress will optimize your chances of staying strong during this viral season. You can further boost your immune system with additional supplements and using homeopathy acute kit. This kit is used for acute illness not life threatening and can help relieve symptoms naturally as an additional support along side conventional medicine. Of course, it is best to talk with your provider and GP before adding these to your self care practice. You can also contact us for more advice and safe uses of supplements and health management.
As important as natural remedies are, following your doctor’s recommendations and CDC guidelines with vaccination protocols are essential to try to prevent infection. Check out our favorite immune boosting supplements below!
