How to Support Your Immune System
The news about coronavirus has spread quickly and the entire world sits on the edge of our seats as this epidemic continues.
There have been cases reported all over the world. According to the Foreign Policy Journal, most of those who have died were elderly or people who’ve had compromised immune systems.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), common signs of infection include “respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, the infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.”
Learning how to support your immune system, becoming aware of ways to avoid contact, how to derail pathogens and the spread of viral agents is the best way to effectively deal with the current health climate.
During this time, I suggest supporting and boosting your immune system with natural remedies:
Eat clean healthy whole foods and avoid sugar. Just 1 tsp of sugar can suppress your immune system for four hours.
Stay hydrated and healthy with clean water, herbal tea and fresh green juices.
Get enough rested sleep. If you are sleep deprived your immune system weakens, your body must work harder and longer to keep you functioning daily.
Having a restful sleep is not only vital to your body but, will keep your immune system functioning at its best. If sleep is an issue, I recommend booking an appointment with a wellness expert to address this concern. There are a plethora of tools, techniques and naturals ways to encourage better sleep patterns.
Support your stress response. Your immune system is directly linked to your hormonal stress patterns, cortisol and adrenal levels. Keeping your stress level down impacts your immune intelligence by leaps and bounds. Use exercise, meditation, simple stretching, dance, hiking, and walking to alleviate stress and bring down adrenal fatigue.
There are many natural supplements and herbs that can be supportive of a healthy immune system.
The following are a few suggestions that will not only boost your immune system but strengthen your body’s stress response:
Liposomal vitamins C and D support the building blocks of the immune system.
Nanoparticle silver water is not only anti-viral but and microbial and anti-pathogenic. But it also can be used to protect your system and used during times of illness. This is my number one item in my defence kit.
Magnesium 200mg daily supports stress, sleep and hormonal health.
Antioxidants such as elderberry, resveratrol, and quercetin play an important role in antioxidant and viral effects.
To support our Members and reduce stress, Verity Nutrition has created a simple immune kit. It's an excellent support tool for the whole family, when travelling and for general prevention. Kits also include detailed instructions and an info sheet.
Our immune kit includes:
Liposomal Vitamins C and D
Silver Water Spray
Temple Warrior Tincture
Probiotic Formula
Elderberry Tincture
Supplements may not be right for everyone. Speak with your health care provider or professional to choose the best options for you.
For more information or to learn more about our immune kit, contact me at nutrition@verity.ca.
WRITTEN BY: VERITY’S IN-HOUSE NUTRITIONIST, TANIA GEETIKA IBRAHIM, RHN