Bolstered immunity - Restore Wellness Center

What is bolstered immunity?

A strong immune system is key to staying healthy and avoiding illness. Bolstering your immunity refers to taking steps to actively strengthen and enhance your body's natural defenses against pathogens like bacteria and viruses. This can be done through a variety of evidence-based lifestyle measures and interventions.

There are several ways you can bolster immunity naturally:

• Eat a balanced diet: Focus on incorporating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, nuts, and seeds. These provide antioxidants and nutrients like vitamin C, zinc, and selenium that support immune cell function.
• Exercise regularly: Moderate exercise can help boost immunity by lowering stress hormones and increasing circulation. Aim for at least 150 minutes per week of moderate activity.
• Get enough sleep: Sleep deprivation impairs immune function. Adults should aim for 7-9 hours per night. Maintain a consistent sleep schedule and create a relaxing bedtime routine.
• Manage stress: Chronic stress raises cortisol levels, negatively impacting immune cells. Try stress-reduction techniques like meditation, yoga, and deep breathing. Spend time on hobbies you enjoy.
• Stay hydrated: Dehydration can hinder immunity. Drink plenty of water and limit alcohol and caffeinated beverages which have a dehydrating effect.
• Take targeted supplements: Supplements like vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, elderberry, and medicinal mushrooms have been shown to enhance immune response and reduce the risk of respiratory infections when taken daily. Discuss options with your healthcare provider.
• Consider probiotics: Probiotics may bolster immunity by balancing gut bacteria. Look for broad-spectrum probiotic supplements with strains like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.
• Quit smoking: Smoking damages lung tissue, making you more prone to infection. Quitting can quickly boost immune defenses.
• Limit alcohol intake: Heavy drinking impairs the immune system over time. Moderation is key.

Making lifestyle changes to optimize overall wellness is the best way to keep your immune system strong and resilient. Leading immunology experts at Restore Wellness Center also recommend strategic use of bioidentical hormone therapy to bolster immunity against illness and infection.

Growth hormone and DHEA hormone supplementation have been clinically shown to enhance thymus gland function, increase antibody production, and elevate levels of key immune cells like T-cells and neutrophils. This immunomodulatory effect can provide a powerful adjunct to lifestyle measures for maximizing immune function.

The integrative providers at Restore Wellness Center personalize bioidentical hormone regimens to help patients achieve peak wellness and robust immunity against acute and chronic disease. Through precision testing and data-driven protocols, Restore Wellness Center leverages the latest scientific advancements to optimize hormonal balance and supercharge health.

Don't leave your immune status to chance. Take proactive steps to bolster your defenses this season. A strategic approach combining targeted lifestyle measures, micronutrient repletion, stress reduction, and bioidentical hormone optimization can help strengthen resilience and arm your body with robust immunity for the long haul. Contact Restore Wellness Center today to learn more about evidence-based options for maximizing immune function and fortifying health.