Tea Time: Evaluating the Evidence for Boosting Immunity

Recommendations for improving/boosting immune function

• Sleep
  • 7-9 hours for adults
  • Sleep hygiene – blue light, bedtime routine, caffeine
• Stress
  • Meditation (counting breaths, guided meditation, imagery)
  • Movement
  • Sleep
  • Self-care
  • Nature/sunshine
  • Therapy
  • Medications
• Exercise/Movement
• Diet
  • Adequate hydration
  • Fruits
  • Veggies
  • Legumes
  • Nuts/seeds
  • Soy
  • Fatty fish/flax seeds/chia seeds
  • Gut health
    • Probiotics/Prebiotics
    • Garlic
    • Ginger
• Avoid
  • Alcohol/tobacco/drugs
  • Sugar in excess
• Supplements
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin C
  • Zinc
  • Iron
  • Selenium
  • Probiotics
  • Omega 3’s
  • Elderberry
  • Echinacea
  • Turmeric