Booster Club

When was the last time you thought about your immunity?  Was it when you put on your mask or washed your hands for at least 20 seconds? The idea of boosting your immunity is enticing, but the ability to do so requires some balance, harmony and dedication to making healthier lifestyle choices. Here are a few basic ways to boost your immunity, consider trying one or all of the following:
 

• Prioritize sleep – when we cut back on both sleep quantity and quality it can have a negative impact on how our immune system functions. Protect yourself by planning for better and more sleep.  Set a bedtime alarm, turn off tech at least 30 minutes before bed, enjoy a relaxing bedtime routine and optimize your bedroom for sleep.

 

• Stress…less – make time for doing absolutely nothing. We all need to unplug to rest and reset.  Schedule time for yourself now.

 

• Eat smart enough – food can be a great friend to our immune system or a feisty foe. Enjoy foods you crave, but balance those with a healthy dose of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and simple proteins. 

 

• Move – any kind of physical activity gets your immune system active.  Do what you enjoy…dance, walk, run, bike, lift weights, rake leaves or play flashlight tag, just do something with a target of at least 150 total active minutes per week.

 

• Drink. water, tea, non-sweetened beverages and when you drink alcohol, consider moderation, as in sip, don’t chug and savor a drink or two, not more and more.

 

• Don’t smoke. Need anything more be said? DO NOT SMOKE.

 

• Be mindful – of your body, your mind, your spirit, your connections, your community and of yourself, your gut and your heart… your immune system will be grateful.

 
So, join the club, the immunity booster club, it’s a membership that you will be proud to be a card carrying member of.