Today, let's talk about immune support. With the festive season and colder months upon us, it's the perfect time to focus on practical strategies to help you build a resilient, balanced immune system. I share not only the science-backed basics—like sleep, stress management, and the realities of sugar and alcohol—but also my favorite low-tech tools and innovative supplements for fortifying your body's natural defenses.
Studies Mentioned:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39544655/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9471313/
Supplements Mentioned:
XClear Nasal Spray
BeeKeepers Naturals Throat Spray (Bee propolis)
Manukora: Manuka Honey (save up to 31%)
Puori: Terrific Vitamin C Effervescent Tablets includes Zinc, D3, Yerba Matte, Ginseng - use in the am (use code NAT for 20% off)
Troscriptions - TroMMune, TroCalm, TroZZ (use NAT10, and get 10% off your first order)
JustThrive: Spore Biotics (use code NAT20 for 20% off)
LVLUP Health:Ultimate GI Repair (use code NAT at checkout for 20% off)
Healthgevity: ImmunoRESTORE+ (use code LONGEVITY)
Bioregulators: Pineal Gland and Thymus (use code LONGEVITY15 for 15% off )
Episode Timestamps:
Intro and offers ... 00:00:00
Balancing the immune system vs. boosting ... 00:01:32
Risks of an overactive immune response ... 00:02:55
Lifestyle practices for immune health ... 00:03:38
Sleep's role and practical sleep tips ... 00:04:41
Sugar's impact on immunity ... 00:09:05
Alcohol, mocktails, and immune suppression ... 00:15:26
Managing stress for immune support ... 00:18:19
Summary of key lifestyle strategies ... 00:24:36
Exercise: benefits and moderation ... 00:26:26
Top supplements for immune support ... 00:28:59
Propolis, Manuka honey, vitamins and probiotics ... 00:29:34
Bioregulators and peptide support ... 00:38:42
Sauna and light therapy for winter immunity ... 00:40:01
Take action before the holiday season ... 00:42:28
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