lifestyle activities to support health

• Move and exercise* daily. Mix up your routine, get fresh air. Put your skin to work as an important detoxification organ, then wash off the sweat.

• Oxygenate your blood with regular, deep breathing. Practice mindful focus on each task as a way to reduce stress and anxiety.

• Consider heat therapy (a hot bath, an infrared sauna if available) to raise body temperature, which can reduce infection. If you do get sick, allow a moderate, natural fever to do its work. Fever is a healing mechanism for slowing viral replication.

• Drink at least half your body weight in ounces every day of pure, filtered water and herbal teas. Add fresh-squeezed lemon or lime, unsweetened cranberry juice, or a pinch of unrefined sea salt to boost electrolytes. Water moves wastes and supports important filtration and detox work in your kidneys and liver.

• Sleep* deeply and long. Cut back on your caffeine intake as a kindness to your adrenal glands. Mid-day sun exposure can help your nighttime melatonin production, which not only aids sleep but supports cellular healing as we rest.

• Create colorful, whole-food meals and snacks to keep your immune system strong. Avoid sugar and refined and processed foods, along with highly processed oils that contribute greatly to inflammation and chronic health issues.

**Sleep and exercise also benefit our production of glutathione. See the Build Immune Strength page to learn more about this super antioxidant along with other key nutrients to nourish a healthy immune system.

One-on-one consultation with your Nutrition Ally provides an individualized focus on your unique needs. We cover the hows and whys of using clean-sourced, whole foods to supply nutrients to help reduce inflammation, benefit digestion, and ease unpleasant symptoms. Reach out with your questions via the Contact page.