Q: What can I do to prevent myself from getting sick this fall?
A: Lifestyle factors have a significant influence on immunity: getting 7-9 hours of good quality sleep each night, managing stress, and washing your hands with regular soap (not antibacterial soap, as it can contribute to antimicrobial resistance). Nourishing your body also increases defense against germs: consuming adequate protein, colourful vegetables and fruits, and minimizing refined carbohydrates, which lower immune function. Immune-boosting supplements, in particular probiotics and herbs such as Astragalus, Echinacea, and garlic can also be very helpful. Optimizing vitamin D levels also plays a significant role in boosting our immune systems.
Although catching a cold is sometimes inevitable, the goal is ultimately to get sick less often, and if you do, to fight it off more quickly.
As seen in the Cloverdale Reporter...
A: Lifestyle factors have a significant influence on immunity: getting 7-9 hours of good quality sleep each night, managing stress, and washing your hands with regular soap (not antibacterial soap, as it can contribute to antimicrobial resistance). Nourishing your body also increases defense against germs: consuming adequate protein, colourful vegetables and fruits, and minimizing refined carbohydrates, which lower immune function. Immune-boosting supplements, in particular probiotics and herbs such as Astragalus, Echinacea, and garlic can also be very helpful. Optimizing vitamin D levels also plays a significant role in boosting our immune systems.
Although catching a cold is sometimes inevitable, the goal is ultimately to get sick less often, and if you do, to fight it off more quickly.
As seen in the Cloverdale Reporter...
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