Greetings! Thanks for visiting! We are being challenged like nothing I’ve ever seen before. If this doesn’t remind us how important our health is, nothing will. All is not lost! We can still rise to meet this challenge. In addition to frequent handwashing, social distancing, etc., I recommend the following to support your immune system:
1) Manage your stress. Negative emotion weakens your immune system and makes you more vulnerable to illness. Start the day with a meditative practice, do what you love and move your body during acute stress to shake it off more quickly. Cherish this time with your family. Reach out to friends and distant relatives by phone and online.
2) Sleep 7-8 hours a day. Sleep deprivation is a major stressor and prevents your body from repairing itself and releasing toxins, especially from the brain.
3) Move your body and enjoy the healing power of nature while social distancing.
4) Stay well hydrated.
5) Eat nutritiously. Make your plate look like a rainbow, lots of vegetables (organic if possible) and clean protein (nuts, seeds, beans, wild caught fish, free range chicken). Dial back on the sugar and alcohol. These latter two weaken your immune system, too.
6) Take your vitamins and minerals. Specifically, take a multivitamin with minerals, vitamin C 2000 mg, vitamin D 2000 IU and zinc 20 mg daily. Take a good probiotic as well as prebiotics to feed them (fermented foods, whole-grain, artichoke, seaweed). Lastly, consider herbal support with curcumin, elderberry and/or mushroom extract. Save 20% on your first order of vitamins and supplements in my online Metagenics store.
Take care and stay safe!
Dr. Felecia