As the season continues and we’re faced with a situation requiring unprecedented measures, it’s more important than ever to focus on everyday lifestyle choices to keep us above the wellness line.
Supporting our immune system helps us fight disease. Below you'll find my top tips for supporting your healthy immune system naturally.
1. Take a walk!
Studies show that fresh air and sunshine help support immunity by encouraging our body to produce Vitamin D which in turn helps our body fight disease.
Being outside is also a huge mood booster and can even help decrease stress. So, use the time to do some walking, yard work, or deep breathing and embrace the beauty of God’s creation... while practicing a social distance of at least 6 feet away from other people.
Oils like Peppermint, RC or Raven can be applied to your neck and chest during outdoor activity to support a healthy respiratory system.
2. Eat Your Fruits & Veggies (including lots of greens!)
Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants important for supporting a healthy immune system, cardiovascular system, digestive system and more. In addition to fresh produce, my favorite way to get antioxidants is by drinking NingXia Red. It has the highest amount of antioxidants of any known food -- and it tastes delicious! Everyone in my family drinks 2 oz daily but we double that when struggling to stay above the wellness line.
Order your NingXia Red on Essential Rewards and you’ll save money with the NingXia Red ER Pack. That’s 4 bottles and 30 portable sachets. . . enough to last my family of 5 for a whole month!
3. Drink plenty of water!
Staying hydrated will help your body flush out toxins and feel energized. The current recommendation is to drink 48-64 ounces of water per day.
When we feel depleted, we’re more likely to turn to sugary or caffeinated beverages for energy. But sugary drinks can disrupt the bacteria balance in our guts making us more susceptible to illness.
In fact, researchers believe nearly 90% of our immune system is housed in the gut! That means when we support our digestion, we improve immunity.
If you don’t enjoy the taste of plain water, try adding a Vitality Essential Oil like Lemon or Citrus Fresh. Or, try some of Young Living’s new Vitality Drops sweetened with Stevia, a natural sweetener. They’re refreshing and delicious and come in a 3-pack -- a good thing because my teens love the Lavender Lemonade flavor!
4. Take a daily Probiotic!
Taking a daily probiotic is the number one way to support gut health.
Life 9 from Young Living has all the good bacteria your gut needs.
Another delicious choice for the whole family is Mightypro supplements. They taste like a pixie stick so kids love them. They’re also great for travel and when you don’t have access to refrigeration.
5. Get the sleep your body needs!
This time can be a huge blessing if you’re someone who needs to rest and recharge. When you’re tired, sleep. Rest helps our body restore depleted energy stores, clears our mind and refreshes us.
I like to fill my diffuser with essential oils like Lavender, Clove, Thieves, or Cedarwood at night. They do the work while I’m off in dreamland…
6. Wash your hands!
Most of us washed our hands before it was trending, but how many of us did it the right way? According to the Centers for Disease Control, we should be washing both sides of our hands under warm water for at least 20 seconds – or roughly the amount of time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday.”
Try a natural product like Young Living’s Foaming Hand Soap which contains the famous Thieves Essential Oil blend of powerful oils like Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, and Rosemary. Look up the specific benefits of these oils in your Essential Oils Desk Reference.
7. 
Fill your house with Thieves!
While we’re talking about Thieves and its unparalleled immune system supporting benefits, let’s give a shout-out to all the products in the Thieves line! I’m sure we’ll all be doing a lot more cleaning lately. Why not do it with products that help us ditch the toxic chemicals that can affect indoor air quality, endocrine balance, and our immune system.
In addition, products like Thieves Hand Sanitizer and Thieves Spray are highly effective because they contain 60% undenatured alcohol -- the recommended amount by the CDC for effectively eliminating germs.
8. Get on Essential Rewards!
If you’re not already a member of Essential Rewards, this is the perfect time to get started. My family orders monthly on Essential Rewards (ER) and we get everything we need delivered right to our doorstep. I can’t say enough about how much this has helped us save money and ensuring that we have the products we need when we need them!
With ER I can change my order monthly depending on my family’s needs. I earn points back for future purchases and free promotional items every month. I estimate that my family has saved nearly 75% this year on household products we use every day by being a part of this program. And it’s all delivered to my doorstep. I have enough products to reduce the toxic chemical load in our household AND build a wellness arsenal that I can share with others.
When you place your ER order, be sure to sign up with the YL-Go subscription service for the best price on shipping and speedy 2-4 day delivery.
Now’s the time to fight for our immune system! Over the next few months, you’ll have to make new choices about how to take care of yourself. And those choices will impact everyone in your community. Making the decision to support your immune system now is the best way to help... It takes a village!
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