Boost your immune system while social distancing

Probably by now, many people have done a fair share of staying home and practicing social-distancing. But how do you boost your immune system during these changing times?

It is a little known fact that humans (even introverts) need to have people around them to be well…human! We are not meant to be alone. Babies who are devastatingly starved of socialization do not develop healthfully. Prisoners in solitary confinement even for hours come out mentally changed from when they went in… We are not any different from them as during quarantine and social distancing times, we need to boost our immune systems to make it.

Based on a true story film that we just had the opportunity to watch, Just mercy, a wrongfully convicted Walter “Johnnie D” McMillian suffered life-long repercussions after solitary confinement and 6 years on death row, till he died long after his release. The human spirit needs positive socialization in order to support life. While our social-isolation during this global panic-attack is a far cry from what people on death row. (Did you know that at least 1 of 9 are wrongfully convicted due to poverty and race?) Endure, we still need to maintain or immune system to ward off illness and maintain hope that things will be OK.

Here are 5 ways to boost your immune system during these challenging times.

Eat whole foods to boost your immune system

While others scramble mostly for pasta, rice, canned food, and toilet paper…as a vegan, stock up on fresh fruits:

• lemon,
• orange,
• kiwi,
• kumquat,
• berries,
• banana,
• apple, etc.

and vegetables:

• carrot,
• eggplant,
• spinach,
• tomato,
• pepper,
• cucumber
• zucchini and other squashes etc.

You can cook, steam, bake, stirfry, and freeze them if needed. Ensure that you eat colourful fresh produce and limit refined starch that will surely add your waistline especially if you’re not active. Whole foods also include whole-grains, legumes, healthy fats like (extra-virgin olive oil, virgin coconut oil, avocados, nuts, and seeds. These foods contain vitamins and minerals such as the following:

Vitamin C

Vitamin c is the main vitamin that boosts the immune system.

Foods that contain vitamin c: orange, lemon, kumquats, sweet peppers

Vitamin B6

Foods that contain vitamin B6: Leafy greens, chickpeas)

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that fights off infections.

Foods that contain vitamin E: Spinach, nuts, and seeds.

Limit stress and anxiety to boost your immune system

Stress weakens your immune system, so whenever you’re feeling stressed, ask yourself this: “Can I do something about this right now?” If so, make a plan on what you will do about it. If you answer no, then rub your hands together and shake it off your hands.

Stress ball of light practice

1. Rub your hands together to create warmth and friction, then open them as wide as you want, to create an energy ball. Do you feel the energy between your hands?
2. Imagine that your energy ball is made of golden-white light. Now, one by one put in everything that is stressing or worrying you in this energy ball. It can be a colourful ball of light if you want.
3. Now, release the ball to the sky and let the universe or God or source take care of it, transmuting it into light energy.

Prioritize physical activity to boost your immune system

It is easy to become a couch potato or for some of us, to go on being one, but does this make you feel good? Probably not. While it is good during self-isolation to do nothing and return back to your human-beingness, rather than doing, it is also important to move your body. The energy that flows through your body needs ways to express itself, so exercise is an important way to do this. you can make it fun and follow along to a dance video online.

A friend of ours sent us a dance video which we have enjoyed and I even looked for more. Not only is it fun to dance (you don’t need to be good at it, just focus on getting the moves somewhat). The interesting thing is, when your attention is turned to dancing and how your body feels, you give your mind a break from all pointless thinking, therefore, relieving stress.

You can also go for a walk if your garden or backyard or in nature to walk your dog. Keep in mind that your state police might come looking for you…even if you are not near anyone…This should not last very long hopefully. David Icke’s son, Jamie Icke took his dog for a walk in the countryside and when he got back to his car, there was an office there who questioned him on what he was doing…clearly not about health but about power.

Do something creative to boost your immune system

Not that we need expert advice on the obvious, but experts agree that creativity is healthy!!! Creating something out of nothing is a great feeling whether it’s cooking, art, a dance, a story, music. You don’t need to create the wheel, just do something your way or not. Something that gives you a finished product in the end. We are powerful beings on this earth to play with energy and create things. Our creations with the right intentions, fulfill ur spirit and the spirit of all.

I hope you are all doing well during this time. It’s important to do things that light a spark within you. Avoid the news because it is fear-based and will affect your immune system and well-being. Be hopeful that you don’t have to carry anything on your shoulders. Return to this list when you feel negative. It’s fine to allow yourself the space to feel everything without judgment, but don’t dwell there. Come out for some air or open the windows.

It’s darkest before the dawn and

a new day is on the horizon and

it’s bright!

References:

The Scientific Reasons Why Being Creative Can Make You Happier

23 Foods Experts Say Will Boost Your Immune System

3 Vitamins That Are Best for Boosting Your Immunity