Spring-Time Immune Boosting Tips
Spring is a time you want to be healthy and ready to enjoy the nice weather and outdoor activities, so it’s important to safeguard your health by boosting your immune system when possible. Of course, you can do this by taking your daily vitamins and drinking plenty of fluid throughout the day, but what else can you do in the Spring to make your immune system stronger? Here are some immune boosting tips to try at home this season.
Get Enough Sleep: As the spring season introduces more daylight to your life, the sun will stream in your window earlier in the morning and linger later in the evening. This can change the way that your biological clock ticks away your sleeping hours. Be sure to regulate your body with scheduled sleep and awake time. A healthy adult needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every day to function physically and mentally. When your body doesn’t get enough sleep it hinders the way that cells repair themselves, and in turn can weaken your organs and immune system.
If you suffer from insomnia or find it difficult to get enough sleep each night, speak to your doctor about possible solutions. Some natural ways to increase sleepiness before bed include a hot bath with lavender scented oil, unplugging from your electronic devices at least 30-hours before you hit the hay, limiting your intake of caffeine and alcohol 7-hours before bed, and not eating food right before lights out.
some other ways to incorporate more sleep into your daily routine, if you aren’t getting it at night, includes napping during the day, and exercising 30-60 minutes everyday to tire yourself out before bed.
Make Clean Hands a Priority: In the winter months most outdoor activity includes gloves or mittens to protect your hands from all the germs lurking in the great outdoors. In the spring your hands are on full display, and this means you’re collecting germs and bacteria every time you touch something that hasn’t been properly cleaned. Whether it’s climbing trees and digging in the garden or tossing a ball in the yard with the kids, make hand washing a priority.
To improve hand cleanliness in your home and out of it, keep a steady supply of hand soap near all of your sinks, carry hand sanitizer in your purse, and consider storing a stash of baby wipes or hand wipes in the vehicle for a quick wash on the go. Baby wipes are particularly useful if your kids are in sports throughout the spring and summer seasons and like to snack after a game. A quick wipe of the hands can help reduce the amount of bacteria you put into your mouth after a round of baseball, when it comes time to enjoy those orange slices you packed.
Fill Up on Super Foods: Spring is a great time of year for super foods, because so many of them come into season and are at their very best. Strawberries, asparagus, and arugula are all spring ingredients, and go great together in a salad, or separate as snacks and sides for meals. Fresh fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and the fresher they are, the more of these they provide.
Look for foods which are deep in color and high in fiber. Foods like blueberries which stain your fingers when you eat them, are high in natural antioxidants which protect your body from free radicals and boost your immune system. Eating whole fresh foods rather than processed pre-packaged ones is an incredible way to keep healthy during the spring and all year round. Remember that the foods you put into your body affect the way that your organs work and your brain functions. They can even go so far as to impede sleep or help you sleep better each night, so be choosy and check the nutritional facts before making a nutritional selection this season.
Experiencing more cold and flu symptoms than you normally do? Consult with your physician about steps you can take to improve your health and reduce the risk of future illness. Get outside this Spring season and make the most of the good weather by exercising to strengthen your immune system, body and mind.
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