015: Natural Ways to Support Your Immune System

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This episode is absolutely packed with evidence-based information to support your immune system from a truly holistic approach! We take you on a journey from understanding how the immune system works, to the factors that lower your immunity and everything you can do to support your immune system. We discuss the best foods, supplements and lifestyle habits for a healthy immune system.

In this episode we discuss:

A full tour of your immune system
The signs of a weakened immune system from eczema to prolonged sickness
All the factors that lower your immune system
Stress and how cortisol impacts your immune system
A simple relaxation exercise to reduce stress
The importance of sleep for a healthy immune system
How sugar, antibiotics and alcohol impact your immune system and microbiome
How Pacman relates to the immune system
Lack of protein reduces the effectiveness of your immune system
Drink water and avoid the S.A.D. C.R.A.P Diet
The best foods to eat for a healthy immune system: cultured foods, colourful foods, raw garlic, mushrooms, honey, protein, plant-based foods that are colourful!
The best supplements for a healthy immune system: probiotics, vitamin D, elderberry, oil of oregano, echinacea
Walker's prevention plan for not getting sick
The best lifestyle factors for a healthy immune system: sex, sleep, exercise, fun, joy, laughter, positive emotions