Have you ever had the chance to observe a beehive up close?

The worker bees work tirelessly in an orderly fashion to gather nectar, guard the hive and honey, care for the queen and larvae, keep the hive clean, and produce honey. If their queen or hive is in danger, they will attack the intruder in an effort to protect the queen.

Your body’s immune system is a sort of beehive. Your immune system is made up of white blood cells, antibodies, the lymphatic system, and several other organs. Each organ and system have their dedicated function to keep you safe from intruders (illnesses).

While your immune system does its best to protect you, sometimes it needs a little extra help. There are ways to boost your immune system and improve your overall health so that your body is in the best shape to fight off infections and diseases.

Here are five simple ways you can boost your immune system:

1. Rest

The evolving trend of “sleep when you’re dead” is extremely dangerous. Have you ever noticed that when you sleep, when you are sick, you recover more quickly? Lack of quality rest will make you more susceptible to illnesses. The body needs adequate sleep and rest to help to boost your immune system naturally.

2. Diet

The foods you consume have a lot to do with your overall health and well-being. Foods that are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients will help to strengthen your immune system against infections. Some of these foods include leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, seeds, and legumes.

Increasing your intake of foods that have healthy fats like olive oil and omega-3 fatty acids is highly anti-inflammatory. Chronic inflammation suppresses your immune system, hence these fats may naturally help to combat illnesses. Foods such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, chia seeds, flaxseeds, soya bean, and canola oil are great sources.

3. Decrease your sugar intake

We understand how tough it may be to break free from the suffocating grip that pastries and sugary drinks can have on you. But you will be happier in the end if you reduce your overall sugar intake.

There has been plenty of research indicating that excess added sugar contributes to diabetes and obesity. People that struggle with obesity are also more prone to disease and have a more difficult time recovering, according to the study.

By reducing your sugar intake, you are reducing inflammation in your body and increasing your chances of avoiding noncommunicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

4. Get moving

You don’t have to be killing it in the gym 7 days a week to stay fit. Moderate exercise can help to improve your body’s immune response. Studies show that regular, moderate exercise helps the body to reduce inflammation and helps immune cells to regenerate more efficiently.

Examples of moderate exercise include a short brisk walk, jogging, cycling, swimming, and hiking.

5. Invest in high-quality supplements

Adding daily supplements into your diet can really kick-start your body’s immune response to illnesses. In addition to eating well, getting enough rest, and exercising, taking the right supplements can boost your immune system. Vitamin C, Zinc, and vitamin D are a few essentials you don’t want to go without.

Additionally, introducing nano emulsions like our Nano-Ojas Everyday Wellness Spray is another added layer of protection for your body. Alternative medicine is becoming more popular in the United States as consumers see its positive benefits.

Nano-Ojas Immune Spray supports healthy immune and inflammatory response, cellular energy and metabolism, healthy aging, and cardiovascular and respiratory health. It also supports natural defenses against viruses, bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens.

What’s more, is that this patented spray is free of sugar, soy, gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, artificial flavors, or additives.

Bottom line: strengthening your immune system is the best approach to keep your body in peak condition and ready to combat infections that may arise.