How is your immune system? As winter melts away, it can be easy to get less vigilant about your health. But as the seasons change and we start to gather with friends and family, there’s potential for exchanging germs. So just wanted to share a few ways to optimize your immune system:
Continue careful hand washing
Hand washing remains a great way to prevent germs from entering your body. A good 20-second lather whenever you use the bathroom, before meals and any other times your hands get dirty can help to keep clean. If you don’t have access to water, use hand sanitizer for a quick fix.
Keep up your sleep
Germs look for a body that’s run down, so make sure that you keep your body refreshed with sleep. Adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep nightly to feel rested. Teenagers and youth need even more, so keep those bedtimes in place despite the longer daylight.
Find out about immune boosters
Here’s where I come in as a health care provider – if you find you’re feeling run down or getting sick often, maybe there are treatments we can try, such as vitamin C, vitamin D, or zinc supplements, pre- and probiotics. We can also work on regulating your cortisol levels (that’s the stress hormone). It’s important to see a naturopathic doctor to assess your levels so you can get an appropriate dosage for your body.
Would you like to schedule an immune system check? I offer naturopathic consultations to help guide you. Call or email me today!