Real tips for staying healthy:
1. Nourish your gut. Over 70% of your immune system is located right in your gut. Keep it healthy by eating high-fiber fruits and vegetables and ingesting fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and kombucha. Supplement daily with a probiotic to provide your gut with healthy bacteria to keep your immune system ready for battle.
2. Sleep and your immune system have a direct relationship. Sleep deprivation suppresses your immune system. Aim for eight hours every night, and set yourself up for a successful night’s sleep by limiting your screen time before bed, keeping the room below 70 degrees, and using essential oils like lavender to help set the stage. Magnesium is a great sleep support mineral; take it an hour before bedtime.
3. Staying sufficiently hydrated helps your body eliminate waste and toxins, thereby supporting your immune system functions. Dehydration can often be mistaken for hunger, and that’s where poor food choices come in. Sip water, caffeine-free tea, or seltzer to give your body what it needs.
4. Get moving. Regardless of the weather, it’s still important to get your body moving. Whether it’s going to the gym, out for a walk, or even apple picking, movement and exercise help to reduce your chances of getting a cold, flu, or other illness.
5. Supplement wisely. Eating a broad and colorful variety of foods is one way to meet almost all of your vitamin needs, but some nutrients are still hard to get. Check our #BlackOxygenOrganics and Join the Mud Revolution
