Strengthening our immune system before we need it to jump into action is a great strategy. Important times like weddings, vacations, and new babies are no time to be stuck at home, sick. By planning ahead and having a strategy, we can be prepared with multiple options to approach our health from multiple angles.
As you collect ideas, sort them into one of the eight categories listed below. Some strategies will fit into multiple categories. Go ahead and list them in both. There are a couple of ideas listed to get you started.
What regular lifestyle habits do you have? Do you add any other lifestyle changes when you want to fortify your immune system?
Wash your hands more often.
Get extra sleep when stressed or run down.
Monitor or reduce screen time.
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Use the worksheet to keep notes now, so you can review it later when you need ideas.
You will use different strategies to show your respiratory system some love depending on the circumstances. You may have one strategy for dealing with smog or air quality issues and another when you are fighting something that has you all stuffed up.
Breathing warm, humid air.
Netti pot.
Air Purifier (Check filter)
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Our skin is a great way to get rid of toxins and to give soothing relief.
Take a warm, muscle soothing bath.
Apply a chest rub
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Whether it's vitamins or herbal remedies, supplements are a common part of many people's wellness routine. What are your tried and true favorites? What would you like to try?
Vitamin C
Elderberry syrup
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Some essential oils can be used in multiple categories in this plan. The trick is figuring out which way is most effective for you. You can put things in multiple categories. Be careful - most essential oils are made for the fragrance industry and aren't meant to be used therapeutically. You can learn more about essential oil safety here.
Peppermint
Oregano
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There's a lot to be said regarding the connection between our diet and our health.
Homemade Chicken Soup
Eliminate inflammatory foods
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Hydration is important! You can even double your strategy based on your needs.
Soothing hot tea.
Alkalizing green smoothie
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Sometimes you need to schedule outside resources.
Schedule an adjustment or massage.
Get a professional opinion or medical testing
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Some of these wellness strategies are part of everyday life, others you won't pull out unless the situation calls for it. Everyone is different, so get in the practice of noting which things your family members respond to best. Use this worksheet to make notes and list ideas, then keep it where you can reference it later when you need ideas.
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