4 Simple Immune Boosting Habits
Right now, you should be focused on your health. You could spend a lot of time and money sanitizing everything in your life, but you still good not hide from every germ. With the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, it’s especially important to understand that social distancing and proper hygiene practices are the best ways to protect yourself from becoming ill. That being said, a strong immune system will help you fight off any viruses that do come your way, including the Coronavirus. Build your immunity and boost your family's immune system instead of obsessing over avoiding germs!
Take the time to give your body the extra help it needs by giving your immune system a boost. Here are a few simple ways to do it:
#1 Get a good night of sleep, every night.
When you're tired, your immune system is too. You're far from "just laying there" when you're asleep. Sleep allows your body, including the parts of your immune system, to rest, repair, and refresh. Getting less than eight hours of sleep a night was associated with being three times more likely to catch a virus like the common cold, or whatever else is going around at the time.
#2 Order immune-boosting supplements online and take them daily.
Ordering supplements online makes getting your needed immune boosters convenient, particularly if you cannot or choose not to leave your home. A few supplements that are known for their immune-boosting potential include Proflavanol® C100, Booster C600, and USANA® Probiotic. These supplements are formulated by USANA scientists to ensure they are safe, pure, and effective.
#3 Manage the stress in your life.
There's a worldwide pandemic going on. You're either working from home, working on the frontlines, or not working at all. Your kids are not in school. You have a lot of stress! Stress impacts your weight, sleep, overall wellbeing, and your immune function. This is because stress hormones negatively impact many parts of your immune system. Take a walk in nature, video chat with loved ones, watch a funny movie, or meditate. You can't completely rid yourself of all stress, but you can learn to manage it in a healthy way.
#4 Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day.
Exercise is great for many things, including keeping you healthy. Being in better shape helps with overall health, so your immune system benefits. The movement also aids blood flow and helps immune cells migrate throughout your body. Plus, it's a great stress reliever, so it's helping you to ease anxiety- like what is mentioned above. If you're able to get to exercise outside, like walking, jogging, or riding your bike, this is even better because there are added benefits of being outside.
Now is not the time to take any chances with your health. Keeping your immune system healthy is the best thing you can do to prevent any type of infection and disease. Making healthy lifestyle choices by managing your stress in a safe way, plus getting eight hours of sleep and some daily exercise, are the most important ways to support your immune system. In addition to a healthy, active lifestyle, research tells us that supplementing with certain vitamins, minerals, and herbs can improve our immune system's ability to fight off viruses and potentially protect against illness even further.