21. Refresh that IMMUNE SYSTEM
Aug 14, 2022
Back to school, shorter days, less sun, garbage holiday food, stress and flu season….
As we move into the end of summer we can take small steps now to be ready for the full blow assault of the upcoming shorter days and holiday season.
It starts with back to school, kids throw together in a petri dish for learning where they sit most of the day with no fresh air or natural movement.
Along comes Halloween, lets all stay up late and eat a crap load of candy made of garbage ingredients by companies looking to make a 4th quarter profit.
Daylight Savings Time.. How about we change the time and get everyone’s natural rhythm out of whack.
Next is Thanksgiving, more food coma type meals and pies and lazy days of watching tv.
Black Friday is another petri dish of shopping and adrenalin created to make that 4h quarter sales goal.
The days are short and the sun is scarce so we are all a little low on vitamin D.
Christmas is the big one! Shopping, stress, planning, stress, family fun, way to much food and lets finish with a
New Years Eve eating and drinking garbage way past bedtime.
February rolls around and we all have the flu, 10 extra lbs and a credit card statement that is less than desirable.
If we could just be aware of the cycles happening around us, we could better prepare for the fun fest that is the fall/holiday season.
Rejuvenation works to reset your immune system at a cellular level. You’re not just building more of the system you’ve already got. You’re retraining the entire system to work properly.
Your immune cells turn over fast, so you essentially build an entirely new immune system every few months. Would you rather recreate the old one, or build a better one?
How to switch on immuno-rejuvenation
New research is showing us how to cultivate the rejuvenation we need for better aging. Here are a few simple changes that can have a big impact:
Avoid overeating and late-night eating.
Stay physically active. Intense exertion—like interval training and martial arts—is especially effective, but check with your doctor before launching into a demanding new workout.[6]
Enjoy a plant-rich diet featuring colorful fresh produce—especially foods that are rich in rejuvenating prebiotics and polyphenols, like Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat.[7]
Include omega-3 fats from sustainable fish and supplements, and probiotic bacteria from fermented foods and supplements in your everyday diet.[8]
Avoid unhealthy food choices that prevent rejuvenation, like overly-processed, fried, highly-sweetened, and junk foods.
Give rejuvenation a chance by getting 7-8 hours of restful sleep each night.
https://drhyman.com/blog/2021/11/01/the-difference-between-rejuvenating-and-boosting-your-immune-system/
A few key micronutrients have been identified as critical for the growth and function of immune cells, including:
Iron
Iron is a component of enzymes critical for immune cell function. Sources include red meat, beans, nuts and fortified breakfast cereals.Vitamin A
Vitamin A helps protect against infections by keeping skin and tissues in the mouth, stomach, intestines and respiratory system healthy. Sources include orange and red fruits, and vegetables like carrots, apricots and bell peppers.Vitamin C
Vitamin C stimulates the formation of antibodies, and the production, function and movement of white blood cells. Sources include citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit, strawberries and tomatoes.Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps regulate antimicrobial proteins that can directly kill pathogens. Sources include sunlight; fatty fish, like salmon; egg yolks; and fortified dairy.Vitamin E
Vitamin E works as an antioxidant to protect the integrity of cell membranes from damage caused by free radicals. Sources include seeds, nuts, vegetables oils and peanut butter.Zinc
Zinc is needed for wound healing and supports immune response. Sources include meats, whole grains, milk, seeds and nuts.
