Healthier Decisions Now, Better Immune System Later

Have you ever wondered how your immune system actually works? It’s pretty amazing. You have physical barriers to prevent germs from getting in, namely your skin and nails. But you also have areas where germs can get in easily - your eyes, nose, and mouth chief among them. So for the germs that make it into those areas, you have antigens that attack whatever makes it inside. Your antigens already have a blueprint for most of the germs and foreign entities it will encounter during your life - except for the novel coronavirus. That novel part is the operative word - we’ve never been exposed to anything like it so we don’t have any way to fight it off if we are infected. So we have to rely on our immune systems until a vaccine is perfected.

In order to give yourself the best possible shot against the novel coronavirus, now is the time to start making changes in your diet and lifestyle that will help boost your immune system. It’s not rocket science - a healthy, balanced diet, enough sleep every night, and moderate exercise are the basics. Learn more about boosting your immune system below.