Here we share 7 tips we can all use to support our health.
1. Nutrition for the immune system
Our bodies need basic nutrition to function well. At Glimja, we often say: “Diet is the most important!”.
Cook your own food at home as much as you can with nutritious, genuine, and pure ingredients. Fill up with the colors of the rainbow from vegetables every day!
The compounds that give vegetables, fruits, and berries their beautiful colors are called phytochemicals or phytonutrients. In the human body, these substances act as antioxidants; they reduce inflammation and support the immune system.
You can easily make nutritious smoothies or juices. This is a real energy boost rich in vitamin C and chlorophyll – exactly what the body needs to build itself up for new challenges.
Smoothie for an energy boost – 2 servings:
- 4 green kiwis
- 1 medium avocado
- 2 handfuls of baby spinach
- 2 capsules of camu camu extract (open the capsules and pour in)
- 1 tsp wheatgrass juice powder or barley grass juice powder or another lovely green
- 5 dl water
Cut the kiwis and avocado and scoop out the flesh. Put together with the remaining ingredients in a blender and mix to a creamy consistency. Drink for breakfast or as a snack.
2. Adaptogens for strength and balance
There is a class of herbs called adaptogens, which means they help the body adapt to both physical and mental challenges.
Adaptogens have been used by cultures around the world for thousands of years. Today, we have access to the world’s most powerful herbs of this kind.
At Glimja, we like to consume adaptogens and see it as a prerequisite for feeling great and living as long as we can.
3. Home pharmacy when viruses and bacteria strike
When a cold hits, for you or someone else in the family, it’s good to have natural supplements and herbs on hand that can shorten recovery time and relieve symptoms in the meantime.
Some of our favorites are garlic, olive leaf extract, oregano oil, elderberry, vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc.
4. Sleep
Sleeping is super important for our immune system. During the night, all the body’s systems cleanse and recover, which increases the chances of resisting viruses, bacteria, and stress during the day.
5. Movement
Perhaps the most important thing for the immune system is regular and joyful movement.
Overexertion has the opposite effect; but challenging yourself moderately and reminding your body that you’re alive 2-4 times a week is one of the best things you can do to kick-start the body’s circulation, cleansing, and energy production.
Jump on a trampoline, dance, do yoga, run, climb, play sports, or go to the gym – do it regularly and your body will thank you.
6. Sunlight and fresh air
When we enter dark periods in the Nordic countries, it can be easy to forget how good it is for us to be outdoors and breathe fresh air – and not least to take in natural light.
People who spend large parts of their days outdoors generally feel better both physically and mentally than average.
If you, like us here at Glimja, have a sedentary indoor job, try to take at least one walk, or why not do a workout, outdoors every day. 30 minutes of daylight can work wonders for a tired brain.
7. Socialize, rest, and enjoy
Our “rest and relaxation system” needs as much stimulation as our other systems.
Eating well together with family or friends, socializing, laughing, talking about important things, giving or receiving massage, meditating, spending time in nature, etc., are all different ways to activate this system and access the restorative hormones and neurotransmitters released when we feel good and safe.
This in turn supports both our immune system and our ability to work, learn, and be creative.
Do you have more good tips? Please share them in a comment!
