Getting out into nature and as much as is possible at this time of year, take on board some of your vitamin D supply by making the most of the winter sun. Vitamin D is an important factor in strengthening our immunity and against SADS. Fresh air, exercise, and sun are also great at helping to reduce our stress levels. Stress has a negative effect our immunity, so anything you can do to reduce it is good. Consider yoga or Pilates, take up a craft such as painting or crocheting, or enjoy regular times of self-care when you put you first.
Overhauling your diet can make a significant impact. Include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, preferably organic and the colours of a rainbow, avoid processed foods and try to reduce potential intolerance foods such as gluten and dairy. Your guy health is responsible for about 70% of your immunity, so strengthen it as much as possible with the help of probiotic foods and excellent quality supplements.
Sleep is important when supporting good immunity, so takes steps to improve it as much as possible. Introducing good night time routines like turning off your technology early, avoiding late night eating or drinking, enjoy a relaxing Epsom salts bath with a few of your favourite essential oils, reducing your lighting so that your melatonin levels rise plus try to have a regular bedtime and getting up time.
Have you considered holistic treatments such as reflexology which helps encourage good digestion, heart function, liver and kidney function and dramatically helps to reduce your stress levels, it can also encourage your body to heal itself.
Look to reduce the toxins within the products you use in your personal care routines and within your home. These create significant stress on your body, congest your liver and weaken your immune system. Rather use all natural products, especially those containing essential oils that help support our system in its fight against bugs and germs.
Essential oils are a very beneficial support in helping your body in its immunity battle. Oils such as clove, oregano, lemon, frankincense, tea tree, DoTERRA’s OnGuard and many more. You can use these topically, aromatically and when buying CPTG oils, internally as well.
These are just a few quick tips that can have a significant difference, but if you would like any more information on any of the suggestions, please get in touch via our contact page.
