5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Immune System Strong Through Cold Season

TIP 1: STAY HYDRATED

Baby it’s cold outside!  That doesn’t mean you don’t need as much water! Make sure you are staying hydrated through this busy season! If you’re like me, you get to the end of the day and aren’t totally sure exactly how much water you’ve had. One easy way to take the guess work out is by investing in a gallon water bottle. Even though you may not need a full gallon (80-100 ounces is a great goal for most women), filling that bottle in the morning for the day keeps it simple. No more guessing how many glasses you’ve had or stopping mid-task to fill up a water bottle. Make it easy on yourself! Water helps carry oxygen to your blood cells, helps your organs function properly AND helps remove toxins from your body. When you are staying hydrated, you’re giving your body what it needs to fight any colds, virus’s & helping it process all the foods you are consuming this holiday season.

TIP 2: EAT PLENTY OF PROTEIN & NUTRIENT DENSE FOODS

Our body uses protein to fight off the germs, bacteria, colds and viruses we come in contact with. Protein is made up of amino acids that help form antibodies which protect your body from harmful invaders.  In addition to protein, some of the most nourishing foods for our immune systems are bone broth & white foods like onions, garlic, pears, etc. My community cookbook has a delicious and super healthy chicken noodle soup recipe that doubles as comfort food and immune booster all in one.

TIP 3: SUPPLEMENT

Use an immune supplement through the cold season like Source Naturals Wellness Formula Bio-Aligned Vitamins & Herbal Defense or Vital Proteins Grape Citrus Vitality Immune Booster. These are two great options to make sure you are getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs to boost your immunity and stay healthy during the cold months.

TIP 4: REST

We know when we are worn out and run down, we are more susceptible to catching whatever is “going around”. Our bodies need sleep.  When we sleep, we are able to reset and recharge our organs and systems, making us ready for whatever comes our way.   Additionally, scientists have discovered that quality sleep produces T-cells in our bodies - these are white blood cells that play a critical roll in our immune response. So, be proactive and make sure you are getting plenty of rest!  

TIP 5: EXERCISE

You might not think you have time to exercise, but who has time to be sick?!  Exercise benefits your immune system by increasing blood flow which helps clear bacteria out of your airways. Exercise also causes a brief increase in body temperature that strengthens antibodies to help fight infection and reduce stress hormones. And sweating helps remove toxins from your system as well.  Let’s get moving!  

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