10/30/2025
🧼😴 Prioritize Immune Health 🏃🏼♀️🍎
Prevention should be the cornerstone of care because it helps to prepare for the unexpected.
But more often than not, health care providers end up seeing people only after a problem has developed.
So what can we do to keep our immune systems healthy and strong to avoid medical intervention? We recommend focusing on these four areas:
NUTRITION
The fuel you put into your body plays a critical role in how well your immune system works.
Proper nutrition provides the energy and nutrients your body needs to remain strong & healthy. By choosing nutrient-rich foods and maintaining a balanced diet routinely, you can support your body’s natural ability to fend off illness & stay in good health.
EXERCISE
Incorporating regular physical activity into your routine can significantly boost your overall health.
Exercise has been shown to give the immune system a boost by maximizing the body’s ability to take in & efficiently use oxygen, manage stress & weight, and improve gut health, among other things.
Whether it’s walking, running, swimming, or practicing yoga, any form of exercise can contribute to a stronger, more resilient immune system.
STRESS RELIEF
Stress increases the production of the hormone cortisol in the body, which in turn can suppress the immune system.
Calming activities (such as yoga, meditation, or simply deep breathing) minimize stress, reduce cortisol production, and enhance the immune system’s function.
Stress is unavoidable, but chronic stress doesn’t have to be. Prioritizing calming activities can minimize cortisol production, strengthen your immune system, and contribute to overall health & resilience.
SLEEP
The interaction between the immune system and sleep is a two-way street.
Getting adequate sleep can help support the way your immune system functions by increasing the number of immune cells circulating in your body.
Lack of sleep appears to be a trigger of low-grade inflammation and related diseases.
There will always be risk factors we can’t change (such as genetics & health conditions, age, the action of others). But we can control other risk factors, such as what we put in our bodies, how much exercise & sleep we get, and how we manage stress.
Small, consistent, positive steps in any area of life lead to meaningful progress over time.