{"id":54624,"date":"2020-04-29T10:00:18","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T14:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-well.ca\/?p=54624"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:15:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:15:59","slug":"tips-for-boosting-your-immune-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/tips-for-boosting-your-immune-system\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Tips for Boosting Your Immune System"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  1. Wash Your Hands:<\/strong> One of the best ways to avoid a cold is by maintaining good hygiene, either by washing your hands or using sanitizing gel.<\/li>\n
  2. Cover Your Mouth:<\/strong> Remember to cover your mouth with a tissue whenever you cough or sneeze. If you don\u2019t have a tissue, cough into your elbow or upper sleeve.<\/li>\n
  3. Stay Home: <\/strong>If you aren\u2019t feeling well, the best place for you to rest and recover is at home. This helps everyone else stay healthy too!<\/li>\n
  4. Hydrate:<\/strong> Drinking fluids is an excellent way to stay hydrated and flush your body of toxins. Try drinking warm tea or have a comforting bowl of soup.<\/li>\n
  5. Eat Well:<\/strong> Eating a healthy, balanced diet provides the nutrients your immune system needs to function optimally. Make sure to incorporate a range of colourful fruits and veggies into your meals.<\/li>\n
  6. Use Hand Wipes:<\/strong> Keep a pack of wipes in your bag and give commonly touched surfaces like door handles and grocery carts a quick wipe before you use them.<\/li>\n
  7. Keep Active:<\/strong> While it may be easy to stay inside and relax on the couch, don\u2019t forget to exercise regularly to support your overall health. We love core focused workouts<\/a>, and HIIT routines<\/a>!<\/li>\n
  8. De-Stress:<\/strong> Make time to relax and minimize the effects of stress on your body. Try going for a walk, meditating<\/a>, or listening to calming music.<\/li>\n
  9. Get Some Rest:<\/strong> Not getting enough quality sleep can negatively affect your immune system. Always aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night. If you\u2019re struggling for tips, we\u2019ve got you covered with our practical sleep tips<\/a>!<\/li>\n
  10. Clean Your Home:<\/strong> It\u2019s important to clean surfaces and shared items in your home, especially desks, phones, and countertops.<\/li>\n
  11. Don\u2019t Touch Your face:<\/strong> Although it can be a difficult habit to break, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth to keep germs out.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Staying healthy means practicing good health habits all year long. Make sure you get enough sleep, keep active, stay hydrated, and eat a balanced diet. And take a proactive approach to support your immunity by supplementing with a premium, research-based probiotic<\/a>![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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