11/01/2025
🍂 As the weather gets cooler and the air gets drier, we tend to spend more time indoors with others.
Unfortunately, that means we’re at higher risk of catching a cold or the flu. The good news is that there are 9 easy ways you can boost your immunity, including:
🍁 Busting a move. Regular exercise makes it easier for your body to detect and fight germs.
🍁 Defeating the stress. Chronic stress can take a toll on your immune system, so it’s vital to find ways to manage stress, such as yoga or other hobbies you love.
🍁 Getting a little sunshine (or vitamin D) can help reduce stress, regulate immune response and fight bacteria and viruses.
🍁 Loading up on fruits and veggies like berries, leafy greens, bell peppers and broccoli. Foods like these are rich in antioxidants and vitamins that help maintain a healthy immune system.
🍁 Maintaining a healthy gut. Approximately 70% of the immune system is located in the gastrointestinal tract.
🍁 Prioritizing sleep. Lack of rest can make you more likely to get sick. That’s why it’s so important to get seven to nine hours of quality sleep every night.
🍁 Staying hydrated helps our bodies absorb nutrients and remove waste, and it also boosts immune function.
🍁 Taking vitamin C can increase our white blood cell count, allowing us to fight off infection better.
🍁 Washing your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the best way to protect yourself and others from germs.
But if you or a loved one is still feeling under the weather, our Urgent Care clinics in Milton and Pace are open 7 days a week to help you get better!
