Revamp Your Immune Health with These 5 Surprising Boosters

Your immune system is the frontline defense of your body against harmful invaders. It becomes especially during the colder months when germs are widespread. While you can’t completely protect yourselves from illnesses, you can significantly boost your immune system’s performance through different natural practices.

Apart from considering the common advice of consuming vitamins, citrus fruits, and regular exercise, there are so many practices that can boost your immune health. Please check out five unique ways to strengthen your body’s natural defense system:


  1. Get Enough Sleep

Quality sleep is essential for a strong immune system. During sleep, your bodies undergo significant repair processes that produce proteins known as cytokines to fight against infections and inflammation. Research even suggests that sleep deprivation can weaken your immune response.

  • You need to prioritize 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep nightly.
  • Prepare a relaxing bedtime routine.
  • You can make the bedroom sleep-conducive with darkness, coolness, and less noise.
  • Consider a consistent sleep schedule for your body’s natural rhythm.
  1. Laugh It Out

Laughter is an enjoyable and a potent immune booster. Laughing can help you reduce stress hormones, prevent heart disease, and relieve anxiety and tension. The science behind laughing is fascinating, i.e. laughter releases dopamine, which is a mood-enhancing neurotransmitter and endorphins - the natural painkillers inside the body.

  1. Brush Your Body

Dry brushing or effleurage can help with stimulating the lymphatic system – the essential network that supports immune function and overall health. The lymph nodes are distributed throughout the body, making regular dry brushing highly beneficial.

  • You can use a natural fiber brush and do long, upward strokes starting from your feet.
  • After that, take a shower to remove dead skin cells and moisturize for improved lymphatic circulation.
  • Consider dry brushing to once or twice a week.
  • Take an ice bath in a cold plunge tub after dry brushing to soothe muscles and skin, and stimulate lymphatic drainage.
  1. Hydrate Yourself

Water is essential for so many bodily functions, including immune health. Dehydration affects the transportation of immune cells and impacts overall well-being. Proper hydration ensures optimal immune system performance.

  • You should drink plenty of water throughout the day and adjust intake based on activity and climate.
  • Add unsweetened herbal teas and hydrating fruits and vegetables into your diet.

Take a Plunge into an Ice Bath

Cold water immersion, commonly known as ice bathing, provides numerous health benefits, including a substantial boost to the immune system. It promotes the production of mitochondria and leukocytes, which are crucial for combating illnesses. Additionally, cold water aids in detoxifying the body and improving lymphatic drainage.

  • Consider regular cold water immersion for improved immune support.
  • Taking a cold plunge can provide energy, recovery, mood enhancement, pain relief, and stress reduction.

Conclusion – You can incorporate these practices into your routine and significantly strengthen your immune system and improve your overall well-being. Remember, consistency is essential; so choose the practices that resonate with you and make them a regular part of your lifestyle. Please check out cold tub options available at Northern Lights Polar Hot Tubs. If you need help with the selection, please contact us today at 1-800-759-8990. 

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