Immunity is a multifaceted picture that relies on many aspects of life.
The functioning of our immune system is dependent on our genetics and environment (food, toxins and our mental health).
- Having a strong community and people to care for, has shown to boost immunity and help our psychological health and well-being. This element in life should never be underestimated in keeping us well and happy.
- Managing your life load and what we deem as stress, is incredibly important. Stress is known to lead to many diseases for a number of reasons and can affect immunity greatly.
- Moderate and effective exercise helps keep us strong and has shown to hold key benefits in supporting our immune system as well as managing stress and boosting neurotransmitters such as serotonin (our feel good hormone).
- Nutrition is, of course, the foundations of health and supports how well we respond to the above factors. Eating a fresh, optimal diet full of plant materials such as fresh fruit and vegetables are proven to support immunity by adding in antioxidants as well as vitamins and minerals.
Whether due to genetics, inappropriate foods, poor vitamin and mineral status, stress and the like, we often lean to supplements to help fill in nutritional shortfalls.
This is only a support and should not be in place of a fresh and balanced diet.
This is only a support and should not be in place of a fresh and balanced diet.