12 practical tips on boosting immunity & preserving sanity
1. Stress response: research. Base your decisions on facts, not fears and hearsay. Rational thinking is key.
2. Breathe: the 4-7-8-count technique – inhale through the nose, hold breath, exhale with a whoosh through the mouth. Repeat 3-4 times. Watch Dr Weil’s video to learn how to do it.
3. The sun: go out, soak up the sun for vitamin D whenever the sun is out. It’s one of the best ways to boost immunity. And it’s FREE.
4. Food: eat well. Fruit, vegetables, organic eggs, omega-rich products like oily fish and/or nuts & seeds. Cut down processed & sugary foods.
5. Supplements: take vitamin C (1000mg x 3 times daily), Selenium, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium & natural vitamin D (2000iu daily), fish oil or starflower oil.
6. Herbs to the rescue: echinacea, rosehip, lemon, peppermint, cloves are immune boosters which also help fight infection.
7. Sleep: Lack of good quality sleep has been researched to compromise immunity. Make sure you sleep enough. Try meditating before bedtime and wearing an eye mask in bed – it helps a lot.
8. Hydrate your body: drink water, herbal tea, freshly made juice. Make sure your body gets enough fluid, especially when you are ill.
9. Hygiene 1. Wash your hands with soap often. 2. Don’t touch your face when outside. 3. Avoid crowds. 4. Cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing. 5. Rinse your nose with saline solution twice a day.
10. Space hygiene: keep your living space well-aired. Wipe commonly touched objects like door handles, toilet seats & taps, especially if you care for someone who is ill.
11. Thieves Oil recipe: 40 drops clove bud, 35 drops lemon,
20 drops cinnamon bark, 15 drops eucalyptus, 10 drops rosemary essential oils. Add 10 drops to 30 ml of water. Shake well, spray or use in a steamer.
12. Limit exposure to news. A calm approach helps make rational decisions. Stay informed but limit exposure to TV, social media & newspapers to reduce stress.
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