The best defense against any type of pathogen, viruses and bacteria is a strong immune system. There are certain things you can do to boost your immune system naturally. In this video, I will discuss some of these things that you can start doing today. Here are my top 5 Immune boosters: 1. Sleep When you're sleep-deprived your body produces stress hormones like cortisol which will suppress your immune system. People who got a full eight hours of shut-eye had higher levels of T cells than those who slept less, according to a 2019 study. Try to get at least seven hours of slumber a night, as a 2015 study, published in the journal Sleep, found that people who did so were four times less likely to come down with a cold than those who clocked less than six. 2. Meditation New research suggests that mindfulness meditation can have benefits for health and performance, including improved immune function. Meditation also helps reduce stress hormones. 3. Eliminate Sugar A research study...
I've created this blog after turning 50 this year to share some of my experiences and hacks with all things related to diet, lifestyle, beauty and anti-aging. I'm hoping to share some of the things I've learned along the way with other ladies and gents who might be dealing with similar challenges.