30/04/2024
As we move further into Autumn and the cooler months of the year, take some time to consider how you can boost your immunity and keep yourself as healthy as possible.
Our top 6 autumn health tips include:
1. Eat a healthy balanced diet 🍎
Aim for whole plant foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes are rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Also include healthy fats such as olive oil and salmon to boost your body’s immune response.
2. Move your body 🚶♀️🚶
Create a regular exercise routine to help your body reduce inflammation and regenerate immune cells. Consider walking, cycling, jogging or swimming for 30 minutes each day.
3. Stay hydrated 💧
When your body is dehydrated it can cause headaches and hinder your physical performance, focus, mood, digestion, and heart and kidney function which can increase your susceptibility to illness.
4. Manage your stress levels 😖
Studies have proven that long term stress promotes inflammation and an imbalance of immune cell function. Relieving stress and anxiety is key to good immune health - try exercising, meditation, journaling, yoga or other mindful activities.
5. Get a good night's sleep 😴
Adults should aim to get 7 or more hours of sleep each night, teens need 8–10 hours and younger children and infants up to 14 hours.
6. Ensure you're up to date with immunisations and vaccinations ➕
This helps to protect yourself and your loved ones from illnesses.
