Top Five Immune-Boosting Tips for Warmer Weather

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, it's the perfect time to refresh your health habits and strengthen your immune system. Here are my top five tips to help you feel your best and keep those seasonal bugs at bay:

 

1. Steer Clear of Sugar!

 

If you think sugar is a comfort food, you're right—but only for about 10 seconds. After that fleeting moment of satisfaction, your energy levels crash, anxiety spikes, and your immune system takes a hit. What many people don't realize is that sugar hides in more than just desserts.

• Complex Carbs Count Too: Foods like bread, cereal, rice, and pasta can be loaded with hidden sugars. Your body converts these carbohydrates into glucose, which can still have that same immune-weakening effect.
• Read the Labels: Look out for names like corn syrup, fructose, and maltose—these are just fancy names for sugar.

 

Avoiding sugar as much as possible gives your immune system the strength to fight off pathogens and keeps your energy stable throughout the day.

 

2. Prioritize Good Digestion with Bitters

 

A strong immune system is directly linked to good digestion. When your digestive system is working efficiently, your liver can filter out toxins and produce the right enzymes for immune health.

• Embrace the Bitters: Dandelion greens, artichokes, and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and kale are excellent bitters. These foods help stimulate bile production, supporting liver health and optimizing digestion.
• Digestive Juices Matter: Bitters naturally stimulate your digestive juices, helping you absorb nutrients more efficiently while promoting waste clearance.

 

Add a handful of these greens to your daily meals, and your immune system will thank you!

 

3. Get Quality Sleep and Limit EMF Exposure

 

Rest is one of the most underrated aspects of health. Your body repairs and regenerates cells during deep sleep, making it crucial for a resilient immune system.

• Magnesium for Restful Sleep: If you struggle to fall asleep, consider taking a high-quality magnesium bisglycinate supplement before bed. This form of magnesium is easily absorbed and helps relax the nervous system.
• Limit Wi-Fi and EMF Exposure: Aim to turn off Wi-Fi and avoid electronic devices at least four hours before bedtime. EMF exposure disrupts melatonin production, making restful sleep harder to achieve.
• Improve Air Quality: Keep your bedroom window slightly open for fresh oxygen flow, and consider adding a spider plant—a natural air purifier—to your space.

 

4. Keep Up with Immune-Boosting Supplements

 

Even though the weather is warming up, don't abandon your immune support!

• Vitamin C from Nature: A high-quality, food-sourced Vitamin C, such as that from camu camu berry, is far more effective than synthetic versions. Camu camu is one of the richest natural sources of Vitamin C and comes with additional antioxidants to support immune health.

 

5. Stay Hydrated for Gut Health

 

Did you know that 80% of your immune system resides in your gut? Proper hydration is key to supporting your digestive tract and flushing out toxins.

• Drink Pure, Filtered Water: Aim for 2–3 litres per day to keep things moving smoothly.
• Add Celtic Sea Salt: A pinch of Celtic sea salt in your water helps maintain electrolyte balance and enhances hydration.
• Skip the Sports Drinks: Most are loaded with sugar and artificial colours. Instead, opt for natural hydration methods, such as coconut water or herbal teas.
• Eat More Raw Foods: Fresh fruits and vegetables are naturally hydrating and provide enzymes that assist digestion.

 

Following these five simple steps will help you transition into spring with energy, resilience, and a stronger immune system. 

 

Chat soon,

Frances