Take care of your body!
If you have a dysfunctional immune system, try these home remedies:
1) Sleep Better
a. Sleep disturbances cause inflammation.
b. Circadian rhythms control 15% of genes.
c. Restorative sleep = REM + deep sleep.
d. Naps = great.
e. Avoid stimulants late in the day.
2) Exercise Regularly
a. Exercise decreases inflammation, improves digestion, helps sleep.
b. Resistance + weights: 2x weekly (HIIT also okay, low impact cardio).
c. Adjust exercise according to your ability (avoid injury).
3) Stress Management
a. Meal-planning, calendars, outsourcing enforce boundaries.
b. Let go of certain obligations!
References:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19123431/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17165263/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30324819/
There are a whole host of conditions associated with dysfunctional sleep, stress, and exercise. The list includes: Eczema, Allergies, UTIs, Irritable Bowel (IBS), IBD, Crohn’s/Colitis, SIBO, Candida, GERD, Viral illnesses, Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, ANA+, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder, Sjrogrens, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Migraine Headache, Fatty Liver, Neuropathy, and Fibromyalgia.
