What Might Be Affecting Your Immune System
There is nothing as frustrating as trying everything you know to do to keep your immune system boosted. You try superfoods, supplements, new exercise routines, and more only to end up getting sick. This may have you wondering what it is that is keeping your immune system from functioning properly. God designed our bodies to be these complex systems that all work together in perfect unison. When God created this earth, He gave us a perfect food supply. Over time we have totally adulterated this perfect ecosystem with chemicals in processed foods, overuse of pharmaceuticals, lack of caring for the body God gave us and so much more. This lack of good food is why we offer our meal prep and catering and private chef services. We want to help people eat well in a way that is still affordable and doesn't take up all of your time.
Stress Related Issues
One of the first things that could be affecting your immune system is stress. You may think that you don't have that much stress in your life and that you have it all covered. What you may be overlooking are the daily stresses that can build into one major stress filled reaction causing your immune system to be less effective. This stress can come from working through a chaotic daily schedule that has you going non-stop, trying to maintain a large to-do list, or from dealing with the issues of other people in your home and family. I know that when I forget to start my day with prayer and time with God, my stress is a lot worse. Try prayer journaling to help flesh out the stressors that could be in your life, that you didn't even realize were a problem. There are so many times when I know I need to give a situation over to God but boy can I be stubborn and think I can handle it on my own! You would think after all these years I would learn! Flesh is powerful. Nothing reduces my stress more than surrendering to God and leaning into His will and not my own. It never works out when I try and driver the bus.
Lack of Hydration
Hydration is usually the key to what is causing issues with your body, especially with your immune system. If your body does not have the proper hydration, then it can't function properly. This puts stress on your organs, hinders your weight loss, and puts stress on your immune system. It is basically having to work without the key components it needs to function. You may think that you are getting enough hydration, but remember, your body needs plain filtered water to keep it going. Make sure that you are getting as much of that as you are other hydration options like juice. Stay away from energy drinks with synthetic caffeine as they are not only terrible for hydration but also bad for the heart.
Sleep Related Issues
One aspect of daily routines that people tend to overlook, especially when it comes to the connection between your body and your immune system, is sleep. You may think that you are getting at least 6 hours or more of sleep a night, but just because you are sleeping it does not mean you are sleeping well. You need to make sure that you are getting deep sleep. I try and end my day with God the same way I started it and I can assure you my sleep is a lot better when God and I have a nice chat at bedtime. I have a serious chronic auto-immune disorder that causes me a lot of pain and so sleep for me is sometimes a problem. I often forget that it is okay to ask God for good sleep and to ask God to clear my mind and help me get a good peaceful sleep. Sometimes if I am really struggling I put my earbuds in so I don't bother Ben and listen to audio bible or any good book until I fall asleep. Psalms is always so soothing.
By running through a checklist of these things that might be affecting your immune system, you can be better equipped to take proper care of this temple we have been given. Get rest, drink your water, eat real food, take good supplements, like the Immune + shown below that you can get HERE and most of all- PRAY OFTEN!
In Health!
Erin
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