5 Quick Ways to Boost Your Immune System Today!
Angela Gaffney
Executive Coach Empowering People & Organizations | Transformational Leader | Board Facilitator | Keynote Speaker
We’ve all experienced the uncertainty of tomorrow, we’re concerned for the health of our community, and we definitely look ahead to brighter days to come. While many things feel completely out of our control, there’s plenty that we can focus on in a positive manner, and at the top of the list is our health!
Today I’m sharing 5 quick-tips to boost your immune system. This is the perfect time to sneak spinach into your kiddo's morning smoothie, or grill up some wild-caught salmon for dinner and enjoy an evening walk together as a family. The simplest of choices can make a BIG difference in your health and happiness. Read over the quick tips below, choose a couple of things you can do right now to boost the immune system, share the information with friends and family and support your body to the best of your ability!
- Boost your immunity: Eat foods rich in Vitamin C to include red pepper, broccoli, spinach, papaya and citrus fruits.
- Reduce inflammation: Eat plenty of ginger, wild caught salmon, pineapple and turmeric to reduce inflammation.
- Sleep well: Your body needs adequate time to rest and repair; plan accordingly and enjoy a restful 8 hours of sleep.
- Boost overall health: Enjoy an apple cider vinegar drink daily. Recipe for ACV Tea: 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar (Braggs brand), 12 oz hot water, 1 tsp honey, dash of cinnamon, mix & enjoy. (This is wonderful as an iced drink too!)
- Stay active with movement: Move for 10 minutes every hour. Take a brisk walk, stretch the body or perform a circuit series of push-ups, sit-ups and jumping jacks.
Every choice we make matters to our health and happiness. Take it one step at a time, and choose to participate in a proactive, positive way. Your body will love you for it!