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The 5 Simple Steps you can take to
Never has this been more important than right now! 70% of immune cells live along the gut. It’s the reason why we aren't all bedridden every time we eat or leave our home
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We have two main defences, the intestinal wall, which acts as a physical barrier (think your name's not down, you're not coming in" and the ever so clever immune system (think alarm system)
What happens when things go wrong?
Essentially, the balance between fighting off the bad guys and recognising the good guys is a tough one and when it is compromised, problems start. Without our gut microbes, our immune system would be really weak, as microbes train and strengthen our immune system from birth. Exposure to germs helps the diversity and capability of our immune system to 'coach us' out of bad situations. The more you can strengthen and protect your gut health, the more resilient you will be to those constant threats within our environment today.
Hippocrates said “all diseases begins in the gut”
steps you can take to your immunity today!
Here are some simple tips:
Manage stress
Make time for self-care, write down your ‘mind clutter’ before bed or take a walk in the fresh air
Laugh more
Have you laughed yet today? Studies have shown that it boosts killer cell activity. 1 2
Hydration
Enough water is critical to help your body clear toxins and other bacteria that may cause illness 3
Clean your toothbrushes
Viruses spread between toothbrushes. Clean your toothbrush in a cup of mouthwash for 30 seconds or put 2 tsps of baking soda in a cup of water and do the same. 4 5 Minimise food chemicals Pesticides, antibiotics for animals, chemical additives etc. aren’t recognised by your body. If you can’t buy organic, wash nonporous fruit and veg in 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar for 20 mins and check food labels;the more ingredients you don’t recognise on a label, the more you should leave it on the shelf
Your gut really is very clever and with you for life, so it is worth doing all you can to keep it happy...who knows, it might even thank you by staying with you for many extra years to come!
Taryn Roberts Health coach
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