I've put together this video to share ways to support your immune system and keep it strong.
The single best way to avoid getting sick is by keeping your immune system healthy with nourishing foods and a healthy lifestyle.
In my latest video, I share 5 ways to keep your immune system in tip-top shape!
These are the points I talk about in my video
1. Make rest a priority. Our body's ability to fight infection is dramatically reduced when we are sleep deprived. Sleep restores the immune system.
2. Wash your hands. For at least 20 seconds - that is the amount of time needed to kill germs that fight infection. This is far more effective than wearing a face mask.
3. Manage stress. Just like being sleep deprived, your immune system does not function optimally when you are in the stress response.
4. Eat colourful immune-supportive superfoods. Kale, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potato, turmeric, winter squash are just a few of the foods that contain abundant phytonutrients that support your immune system.
Here are some immune-supportive recipe ideas
Baked Salmon with Kale Pesto
The Best Paleo Vegan Meatballs
Harvest Veggie Soup
Beet Cashew Dip
Creamy & Dreamy Kale Salad
5. Natural health supplements. If you follow me on Instagram you probably already know that I'm a huge fan of natural health supplements. I started using St. Francis Deep Immune more regularly a few years ago when my daughter started preschool. And I love the fact they have one for children as well because in the height of cold and flu season we are taking it every day.
Here are all the products I mentioned in my video:
St. Francis Deep Immune
St. Francis Deep Immune for kids
St. Francis EchinaSeal
St. Francis Echinacea Kids
And finally, it's important to have a healthy perspective and understand that coronavirus is NOT a deadly disease for most people.
The deaths compared to the number of people who have contracted it are still considered very low (95,000 cases as of today) according to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization.
More on Joyous Health to Support Your Immune system
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This post was sponsored by St. Francis Herb Farm but all opinions are my own.
Here's a healthy happy rest of your month!
Joy xo
Good tips!! Thanks Joy :) appreciate how you gave examples to get V to take the deep immune too. I’ve been struggling to find a good time to give it to our daughter on an empty stomach, as recommended.
ReplyI know it's ideal on an empty stomach, but not every child will agree with that! ;)
Joy, I absolutely love your posts/ videos/ recipes/ cookbooks
ReplyThank you so much Judi!
Thank you Joy, for your wonderful tips! You are the best! Can this Canadian (from Newmarket) who now lives in Seattle buy St Francis products here in the states? Love that colour blue on you! 💙
ReplyThank you Trish, glad you love my video!
Yes you can buy St. Francis from https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/
They ship to the U.S.
Is deep immune safe to use during pregnancy?
ReplyLikely not. Best to speak with your natural healthcare practitioner but there are a lot of herbs in there I would likely avoid.
Thanks for this great info Joy! I stocked up on St Francis stuff last month, they're such a great company. I really love their ear oil too. It's saved us many times - one of my babes is prone to ear aches and we've avoided antibiotics for years thanks to this product (in conjunction with other nutrition etc tactics of course). I couldn't get the Beet Cashew link to work and I need that dip in my life. Thanks!
ReplyYes! The ear oil is amazing isn't it? Here is the Beet Cashew Dip: https://www.joyoushealth.com/25313-blog-beet-cashew-dip-recipe Let me know if that works!
Hi Joy! Just coming across this article now. Thank you for sharing such great tips! Would it be safe to take Deep Immune while breastfeeding ?
ReplyMy initial feeling is yes, but I would double-check by just emailing St. Francis and asking them directly. You can definitely pass some of the herbs along in your breastmilk but they may feel the amount is so low that it is safe.