How to Boost Your Immunity This Summer, and All Year

Be the Best Version of Yourself!

The quality of your health is largely determined by the strength of your immune system.  As we go into the heat of the summer and all that comes with it, we have to make sure that we remain focused on nurturing our health.

What Goes Into Maintaining Our Immune Health:

• Diet/nutrition

• Managing stress

• Sleep

• Exercise/movement/stretching

• Receiving support

  
  

In Traditional Chinese Medicine theory the summer season is seen to be a time of high energy, expansion, growth, activity and creativity..

During the summer season our body undergoes vigorous metabolic processes. There is a tendency to burn out and suffer from exhaustion.  Especially in Arizona! 

Some foods you may want to incorporate into your diet to replenish your energy and boost your immune system:

• Citrus foods -- packed with Vitamin C

• Ginger and Tumeric -- anti-inflammatory, pain reducers, Yang movers

• Melons -- replenish water and electrolytes

• Shellfish -- high in zinc

• Blueberries -- the super berry, high in antioxidants and flavonoids

• Garlic -- a year round immune booster

• Spinach -- high in Vitamin C, E and Carotenoids

  
  

As you navigate the idea of immune health, I invite you to assess what areas of your life you may need to pay closer attention to:

• Start new practices to reduce stress such using a mindfulness app

• Adopt a new sleep regimen -- research shows that creating a regular sleep regimen like no technology 1 hour before bedtime and sleeping in a dark room can help with better sleep

• Include immune boosting foods into your diet

• Get out in the sunshine -- ride a bike, hike, walk or play a group sport like tennis or volleyball

  
  

As you navigate and start implementing different ways to support your immune health, remember to be kind to yourself!

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