Natural Ways to Boost your Immune System

How to Naturally Boost your Immune System

Preventing the spread of viruses, bacteria and pathogens is a major concern in our current day and age but other than washing your hands, how can you protect yourself? Below is a list of wonderful ideas that can naturally boost your immune system.

Ways to Naturally Boost your Immune System

Alkalinize your body.

For optimal health, the body needs to maintain a state of alkalinity, which means that the PH balance must not be too acidic or too alkaline. Eating a properly balanced diet with adequate amounts of fruits, vegetables and protein helps your body maintain balance.

Studies also suggest ingesting a naturally alkalinizing compound such as baking soda can help your body reduce acidity. Research has shown that endurance athletes who ingest sodium bicarbonate report that baking soda improves their endurance and lessens fatigue after training and work out sessions. (Source: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition)

Spend time in nature.

Being in nature can have many health benefits from lowering blood pressure to increasing your body’s natural vitamin D production. Safe amounts of sun exposure also boosts your immune system, which is important in the prevention of infection and illness.

Go outside and feel the earth beneath your feet, listen to the wind rustle through the trees and soak up the sun.  You can take a walk around your neighborhood or simply just sit outside to soak up the beauty of the nature around you to help support your immune system naturally.

Manage Stress.

The immune system reacts negatively to stress and can place you at even more risk if your body is in a state of "fight or flight" response. It is important to prepare and not panic. Worrying and focusing on negative thoughts will only weaken your body. It is important to practice healthy coping skills and focus on the positive ways you can protect yourself from illnesses. 

Mental health is just as important as physical health, which is why it is imperative you make your mindset and emotions a priority. Keeping a positive mindset is key to managing stress levels.

Utilize Natural Antiseptics.

Diffusing essential oils such as lemon and eucalyptus can actually sanitize the air and provide a natural, clean scent instead of using toxic chemical aerosol sprays. You can also utilize things such as Himalayan salt lamps or natural beeswax candles to naturally detoxify the air in your home.

Frankincense oil contains many healing ingredients such as: Phellandrene, Limonene, Pinene, Borneol, Farnesol and Myrcene which all have anti-inflammatory and disinfectant properties. Research published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information revealed that 70% of patients showed improvement in their respiratory issues when they were treated with it.  Diffusing frankincense is a great natural way to support immune system health. 

Get better sleep.

Adequate sleep is essential for good health. Practicing healthy sleep habits and resting when you are tired are helpful ways to boost the immune system. Naps can be a healthy addition to any lifestyle and will help your body have the fuel it needs to keep your immune system fighting anything it comes across.

Your health, mental state and physical body should all be a priority in your life. Taking care of yourself is essential to living the best life possible.

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