How to Boost your Immune System for Optimal Wellness

 

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Hey, I get it. We all want to have a strong immune system and feel really great 24/7, right? I know that is not always an easy task, but we can get there and give our body, mind, and soul a boost and stay healthy all the time. We might have trouble or need a few of these habits to add to our lives such as:

  • an easy daily regimen we can stick to
  • easy meals or food to eat
  • fast workouts that are effective
  • great supplements to take and combine with a healthy diet

Let’s take a look below at some powerful ways to boost that immune system, gain optimal wellness, feel badass, and LOVE YOUR LIFE! Sound good? Let’s Go!


Soak up that Sunshine

Vitamin D and the lovely sunshine will give your immune system a huge boost! Spending 30 minutes outside in the morning hours will get you super energized for the whole day.

Most of us can be deficient in Vitamin D without even knowing it and need to supplement as well. If you do use an extra Vitamin D supplement, make sure you get your levels checked first with your doctor so you know what action to take. I was on 10,000 IU for a while and need to get my levels checked again. Get the lab results first! Spending time outdoors every day is the answer!


Take Probiotics Daily

Probiotics are super important for a healthy life, optimal digestion support, and a strong immune system. The good and beneficial forms of bacteria in your gut are probiotics and they promote a healthy microbiome and fight the harmful organisms and bad bacteria.

70 percent of your immune system is in your gut, so maintaining that balance of good and bad bacteria is vital, and boosting your immune system with fermented foods can keep your gut and immune system running smoothly.

Fermented foods are a natural source of probiotics, and a few to try for optimal gut health include all fermented vegetables, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi(spicy for me please!), kefir yogurt or milk, miso, and kombucha.

For probiotic supplements, a few recommendations to try are below. In a probiotic supplement, always look for at least 10 different strains. Pure Encapsulations (Probiotic 25 and Probiotic 50) and Garden of Life are my two favorites. Sometimes they are about of stock. *See Disclaimers and always check with your doctor or functional medical professional first before supplementing.

When they are out of the Probiotic 50 I usually stock up on the ones below along with Pure Encapsulations Digestive Enzyme Ultra.

Pure Encapsulations PureBI Ome Intensive Hypoallergenic Multi-Strain Probiotic Blend

Pure Encapsulations Probiotic GI

If you have more digestive issues use between 100-200 Billion CFU.

 Garden of Life Raw Daily Probiotics- Ultimate Care – 100 Billion CFU

Related: 6 Thyroid Supplements that You Need Today

Health and Fitness Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or licensed medical professional and never claimed to be. Any information or tips I share in my blog, posts, or on social media are from my own experiences and journey, so please do your own research to find out what works best for you. See your doctor for information related to your own health, medication, etc. See other disclosure for more information.


Move your Body

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You need exercise. DAILY. Movement is medicine and you will boost your immune system, feel lighter, energized, and keep you feeling incredible every single day. Move it several times a day and change up your workouts.

A few awesome workouts or exercises to try include Yoga. Pilates. Tabata. Cycling. Running. Walking. Jogging. Lifting Weights. Boxing. HIIT. It is endless. Get to it!! See the posts below for ideas!

Related: 6 Badass Tips on How to Lift Weights and Feel Awesome

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What are your favorite ways to gain energy, get fit, and lose weight? Check out my 5 Favorite ways to move your body for energy Here.


Did you sleep enough? Get Yo zzzzz’s

I cannot stress enough how important sleep is. Get your 8 hours. 7-9 hours is ideal. Your immune system will thank you. And your overall health. Sleep is nourishing and healing for your mind, body, and soul. It is like hitting a reset button every day.

Getting the extra zzzz’s is super beneficial for your brain as well so you can be refreshed, energized, and focused for the next day.


Supplements that Rock

Eating tons of raw, organic greens, fruits, and vegetables are simply the best way to boost your immune system, but some of us simply cannot break down food and nutrients properly. It depends on our body, digestive process, and our current gut health. That being said, we might need extra supplementation to help move the nutrients where they need to go.

A few that help boost your immune system and keep it functioning optimally include Oregano Oil, Oregano Oil Liquid Caps, Digestive Enzymes, ACV, and Whole Body Turmeric.

See the related blog posts below for the full lists of the best adaptogen supplements for hormone balance and supplements that help your thyroid function beautifully.

Always check with your primary doctor, functional doctor, or healthcare professional first before starting on a ton of different supplements. See my health disclaimer at the top and bottom of this post.

Related: The Best Hormone Balance Adaptogens to Heal

6 Thyroid Supplements that you need today


Eat Energizing Foods

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Stay high vibe and full of energy all day by eating energizing foods that boost your immune system, keep you healthy, and give you glowing skin.

If you are not on the organic or greens train yet, it is ok. Just start small and change up your nutrition changing one thing at a time. Replace something bad with something energizing!

Instead of potato chips, eat kale, or sweet potato chips. Eat a salad filled with veggies instead of hitting up a fast food joint for a burger. Juice some delicious celery juice in the morning instead of eating a biscuit. Making the small daily changes will turn into having a new badass and healthy lifestyle that you love. You will feel amazing!!

Beets, Broccoli, Dark Leafy Greens, Kale, Squash, Zucchini, Avocados, Sweet Potatoes, Yogurt, Ginger, Peppers, Oranges, Blueberries. Blackberries. Grapefruits, Lemons, Limes, Spinach, and Tumeric Root just to name a few! They are all powerful tools for optimal wellness. You can saute or roast veggies in the oven, or pop them on the grill. Yum!


Juicing

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Do you Juice? I started juicing over a year ago and I love it. Juicing is the absolute best thing you can do for your immune and gut health. Raw fruits and vegetables are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C to give you that daily boost of nutrients your body craves. Once you start juicing, you will want it every day. Benefits include balancing your hormones, gaining energy, fueling your cells and skin, healing your thyroid, and glowing from the inside out.

Celery Juice and Beet Juice are my two favorites and I love to add fresh ginger, green apple, and lemon. It is endless the recipes you can make and try.

My favorite juicer that I use personally is here It works flawlessly and I have never had an issue. Choose a juicer that is dependable and works well because you will want to use it every day!

See my favorite green juice below Organifi. This is my DAILY go-to when I am not juicing organic vegetables myself.


Dump the Stress

All of these tips and suggestions shared today all come back to ONE THING. Stress. The key to a healthy immune system and reversing your age is to take action on reducing daily stress.

It is hard to avoid and we may be stressed from career, finances, lifestyle, relationships, family, health, environment, and the latest worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19). It is hard to process it all.

Your immune system will not function with all of the mental, physical and emotional stress going on and it can take you down fast. WE ARE NOT GOING TO LET THIS HAPPEN.

Follow all of the tips given in this post to keep your immune system strong and functioning smoothly. Also try adding in daily breathwork, meditation, and spiritual practice. I have a wonderful blog post discussing all of the ways to reduce stress and anxiety here and below under related.

Related: 11 Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety


My Favorites for Focus, Brain Energy & Boosting my Immune System

Beekeepers Naturals

Beekeepers Naturals products are absolutely fabulous and really are helpful for memory focus, energy, calmness, sleep, and immune support. My favorite part? The Nootropics Brain Fuel. Plant-Based Adaptogens. Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Non-Toxic, and Made by Nature. My favs include B.LXR Brain Fuel Vials, Throat spray, Bee Pollen, and the B. CHILL Raw Honey + Hemp. Check them out!!

Organifi Green Juice

I have been using Organifi Green Juice for 4 years and it is powerful stuff! It is loaded with essential nutrients and superfoods & it gives you energy, focus, and a super healthy life! All the products are incredible. Use the code JBAUCOM15 for 15% OFF. It’s a win-win!

Also, please check out my Spiritual Root shop page for all the products I personally use and recommendations on supplements, juices, and my best store finds in The Spiritual Root Shop including hormone balance tips, thyroid health, and fitness, books, juicing options, and a ton of other goodies! Enjoy it!


Health and Fitness Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or licensed medical professional and never claimed to be. Any information or tips I share in my blog, posts, or on social media are from my own experiences and journey, so please do your own research to find out what works best for you. See your doctor for information related to your own health, medication, etc. See other disclosure for more information.


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