10 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System

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“As my children (I now have 2 sons) have aged, I began researching other natural ways to improve their health through nutrition, exercise, supplements, and more.

Using my scientific background and pharmaceutical knowledge, I’ve felt well equipped to analyze whether a source is reputable to determine what works.

This list is based on mine and Katy’s combined research, and it is what I do to help my own family maintain their health.

According to Meg Carber, Registered Dietician, dehydration has lots of negative impacts like feeling tired, headaches, dizziness, lack of mental clarity, and more.

1.Hydrate

- Prevent bacteria growth and “flush bacteria from the lungs and airways” - Improve the circulation of white blood cells (“the body’s immune system cells”)

2. Exercise

Avoid light from your phone or television before bed, as both reduce your natural melatonin production.

3. Get enough sleep

To maintain strong immune function, try your best to enjoy a varied diet that’s high in vegetables, fat, and fiber.

4. Maintain a healthy diet

You can get probiotics from your food, supplements, or both, but you want to be sure any supplement you take is reputable.

5. Probiotics

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