None of us want to get sick, but to fend off whatever nasty bug is currently going around your town, you have to invest some time and effort into doing things on your own and all-natural. Here are 4 tips to boost your immune system naturally.
Top 4 Tips to Boost Your Immune System
Today I’m here sharing with you my top 4 tips you can start doing right now to boost your immune system and be healthier year-round.
DRINK MORE WATER to Boost Your Immune System
Drinking more water can be one of the single best things you can do to boost your immune system. How much? Your daily goal should be roughly equal to half of your body weight. So if you weigh 120 LBS, then 64 oz, while if you weigh 200 LBS you should shoot for 100 oz. When we are dehydrated, we make bad food choices, and that leads to a downward spiral of our immune systems. If you are thirsty, have a headache, or feel cranky, the best option is to stop and drink a glass full of water, not to reach for a painkiller or a cup of coffee.
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WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER
Those words from your Grandma are still valid: wash your hands before you eat! Use regular soap and water. You do not need a special antibacterial soap or to use hand sanitizer, what you do need is to get up out of your chair and walk to the sink and scrub your hands with regular soap and water every single time before you eat.
AVOID REFINED SUGAR
Oh, I know, that donut looks so tasty…but refined sugar can suppress your immune system for hours. So choose a piece of fruit, some nuts, or a handful of veggies when you need a snack!
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Take VITAMIN D
Throughout the year everyone in our household takes a multivitamin with D in it daily. In the winter months, we add an additional Vitamin D supplement once or twice a week to boost our immune systems. This small extra step makes a huge difference in our immune health and our overall moods. Money well spent.
Many of us are living hurried lifestyles that leave little time for rest, keys to good overall health. The good news: you can do something about it. By implementing these four easy tips, you can boost your immune system, starting today!
Carol is a lifestyle and travel writer who shares about natural living, parenting, and excellent road trips both on her blog, Home Sweet Life, and in her monthly newspaper columns. Homebase for her family is near Indianapolis, IN, but you are most likely to find them outdoors, enjoying a hike through the forest, birdwatching, or indulging in their love of nature photography.
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I need to drink more water. I am horrible at it, I only drink when I am thirsty, which is rare.
Good tips, didn’t know that about refined sugar. One thing Babushka would like to add, also a throwback from Grandma’s time, Fish Oil, fantastic preventative qualities.
Thank you so much for these wonderful tips! This is also a great reminder about the importance of drinking more water!
My grandfather was a pathologist and look before anti-bacterial soaps were so popular, he told us not to use them regularly. Thanks for the tips!
Kim, I do these things! Yay! I wasn’t doing them intentionally though, so now I know that there are good reasons to do each of these things.
Well then, you are in the right direction for good health – keep it up Terri.
I only use refined sugar on my coffee but I do drink a lot of water. Thank you for these tips.
Yes! Drink water at least 8 glasses are so many health benefits, thanks for letting us know all that. I’ve learned more about it.
YES YES YES to WASHING YOUR HANDS!! That is the easiest and the BEST way to prevent/fight infection!!
Well, I’m already doing two of these things, so YAY ME! I do need to drink more water. I’m so bad at that.
Great tips. I take a daily multivitamin and probiotic to boost immunity.
These are great tips. I have caught several colds this year and I would love to stop getting them.
What great tips! I think these are all things that would really help to reduce flus. Thanks so much for sharing these great tips during flu season.
I actually started a vitamin D supplement and eliminating most refined sugars from my diet in the last few months. I have noticed that I am more resistant to the colds my kids bring home from school.
I’ll try these out for sure. I don’t have time to be sick, so I want to do anything I can to make sure I stay healthy!
Yes, please! I am willing to do anything to keep those pesky germs away. I’ll have to add vitamin D into my daily supplement regimen.
I was thinking VITAMIN D – and then I saw you list it, and I was like YES!! We are on the same wavelength!
Taking Vitamin D3 has changed my life!
I have really been trying to drink more water lately. I also take a multi vitamin every day to make sure I’m getting the supplements I need.
I keep saying I need to add Vitamins to my daily routine then I don’t do it but it’s time to change that and do something about it.
These are all simple steps that we like to do and have no problem doing everyday. I realize some people have problem drinking enough water daily.