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 ok, 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:
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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, Sjögren’s, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Migraine Headache, Fatty Liver, Neuropathy, and Fibromyalgia.
