Top Healthy Ways to Boost Your Immune System

One of the most important things to do when you are actively trying to boost your physical health and emotional wellbeing this summer is to concentrate on boosting the strength of your immune system.

With that being said, continue reading to learn of the top healthy and effective ways to boost your immune system.

Vitamin D3

Taking Vitamin D3 supplements is one of the most effective ways of boosting both your immune system and improving the density and strength of your bones. And when you are serious about improving your immune defense, then vitamin D3 supplements are a fantastic place to start.

Vitamin D3 is an incredibly important vitamin for the human body and provides the following benefits, to name but a few:

• Improving the strength of your cardiovascular system
• A natural mood enhancer
• A way to stabilize your weight
• Healthy teeth and gums

Vitamin therapy

Add More Whole Plant Foods to Your Diet

There is perhaps no better way to strengthen your immune system than to consume considerably more fruits, nuts, seeds, and vegetables, all of which are rich in antioxidants and nutrients which fight pathogens.

Antioxidants help the body in a number of ways, not least to decrease and entirely combat inflammation which, if left unchecked, can lead to a multitude of health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Drink More Water

It does indeed seem the case that, whenever matters of health and fitness are concerned, the matter of drinking more water is always discussed. However, this is for good reason.

Dehydration is much more common than you may think, and a lack of fluids to your body can result in a weakening of your immune system. This makes it less likely that your body will be able to combat diseases and viruses.

There is a myriad of other benefits to drinking more water on a daily basis, including:

• The delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your cells
• Aiding your digestive system
• The prevention of constipation
• The regulation of body temperature
• A way to flush harmful bacteria away from your bladder

Concentrate on Healthy Fats

Contrary to what the media and various other news outlets would have you believe, not all fats contained in foodstuffs are wholly unhealthy, and in some cases, quite the opposite is true.

Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in foods such as chia seeds and salmon, are brilliant for fighting the inflammation of the immune system, which will help your body fight off viruses and bacteria which cause disease.

Manage Your Levels of Stress

It is only just becoming widely known, recognized and respected that feelings of stress and anxiety can directly impact, in a wholly negative way, the strength and capabilities of your immune system.

Your emotional health and wellbeing is intrinsically linked to your physical health, so it is vital to take care of your mental health every day. Stress can lead to inflammation of the cells and even imbalances between the function of the cells as well.

Final Thoughts

While there are many things we can do to boost our immune system, these are some of the simplest and most effective methods. Give them a try and you may be surprised at how well they work!

Can you name any immune boosting foods?

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Krystle Cook – the creator of Home Jobs by MOM – put her psychology degree on a shelf and dived into a pile of diapers and dishes instead. She is a wife and mother to two rambunctious boys, sweating it out in her Texas hometown. She loves cooking, DIY home projects, and family fun activities.