4 Steps to Improved Immunity

Find yourself getting frequent colds? Your immune system may not be functioning as it’s supposed to.

A properly functioning immune system is necessary for optimal health. But how do you get one?

1. DO take probiotics. Probiotics are the good bacteria that go into the digestive system and aid in the digestion of your food. Research has linked the strength of the immune system to the quantity of probiotics inside the stomach.

2. DON’T subject yourself to sugar. Refined simple sugars contain no nutrients and, upon entering the body, take nutrients away from the body’s storage to be metabolised into the system. Once these storehouses are depleted, our immune system faces a greater challenge in fighting off the cold and flu.

3. DO get nervous system regularly checked. Your nervous system (brain and spine) controls every cell, tissue, organ, and organ system within your body. The key here is to be sure that your spine is in its proper alignment so it can send out clear signals to the rest of your body.

4. DON’T let stress get to you. The more stress you subject yourself to, the weaker your immune system becomes. When our body is under stress we produce more cortisol, which is a stress hormone that increases blood pressure and blood sugar leading to a weakened immune system. The key here is to practice stress-relieving techniques such as meditation, yoga and exercise.