Five Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System
Believe it or not, back to school is just around the corner. The beginning of a new school year tends to mean new viral bugs are passed around, which means you need to take steps to fortify your immune system.
Supplements are often an incredible way to boost your immunity and strengthen your body’s response to illness. While supplementing does not replace healthy eating, it can be an incredible tool to replace the essential minerals and vitamins that you’re missing out on.
Here are five natural ways that you can easily boost your immune system with foods and supplements.
Eat Real Foods
Never forget the adage “You are what you eat.” Eating healthier, unprocessed food, such as leafy greens and berries, will improve your body’s natural functions. Also, please say no to high fructose corn syrup. Soda is not good for anybody. Your liver will thank you.
Improve Vitamin D3 Levels
Vitamin D3 is involved in bone health, cell growth, and overall immune function. Over the years, I have tested many people for vitamin D, and the vast majority of those tested have extremely low levels.
If you want to be tested to check your vitamin D3 levels, please contact our office.
Boost Your Vitamin C Intake
Many people know that Vitamin C helps boost immunity, but it is also linked to many impressive health benefits. Vitamin C aids the body in boosting antioxidant levels, lowering blood pressure, improving iron absorption, boosting immunity, and reducing heart disease and dementia risks.
Take Zinc Supplements
Zinc is an essential mineral that helps with hormone production, proper growth and repair, improved immunity, and digestion. Like Vitamin D3, many people are deficient in zinc and would benefit from a regular zinc supplement.
Account DHA Levels
Also known as docosahexaenoic acid, DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that is a primary structural component of the human brain, cerebral cortex, skin, and retina.
In addition to aiding with brain function, DHA also boosts the activity of a type of white blood cell called a B cell, which is a vital part of the body’s immune response. DHA is also linked to improved heart health, better vision, and reduced inflammatory responses.
At Cotswold Chiropractic, we want to give you the tools, knowledge, and services you need to achieve your best health. If you are interested in purchasing any of the above referenced supplements, we carry high-quality, physician-grade versions of these supplements in our clinic.
Feel free to come by our office to purchase your supplements, or we can have them shipped directly to your home. We cannot wait for you to begin to feel the amazing effects.