Boosting your Immune System in Challenging Times

As the world seems to be a depressing place with the spectre of social distancing and the rise of anxiety and fear due to Covid 19, I have collected together some of my own top immune boosters. As I am at heart a very practically minded person this immediately made me feel a lot better!

• Lots of hand washing - and for the length of time it takes you to sing happy birthday twice!

• Lots of sleep

• Lots of laughter (time to watch great comedy sketches again!)

• Reducing stress -  focus on what brings you joy!

• Moderate exercise 

• Realising that your own emotions are within your own control (mindfulness apps are useful)

• Realising that a lot of stuff is not within your control and therefore not worth worrying about

• Echinacea herbal drops

• Manuka Honey (ideally taken as a daily teaspoon rather than in tea and not suitable for young kids)

• Spinach/Kale/Green stuff ideally at every meal

• Mushrooms

• Yoghurt

• Protein rich foods

• Chocolate (no scientific proof but I'm sure it is!)

Wishing you all a safe and happy spring - sending virtual, virus-free hugs to you all. And the Starlight Herd sends their best neighs!