I’d like to take a moment and go over some tips and tricks to boost your immunity and get through these trying times. I’ll talk about some great best practices to help you over the next few weeks!

First of all, a healthy immune system is incredibly important during this pandemic. Make sure you are eating lots of Vitamin C and Vitamin D rich foods. Superfoods with antioxidants are very helpful as well. Should you feel sick or need to recover this type of diet should help!

Vitamin C helps fight the oxidative stress which you will experience due to infection. Vitamin C assists your cells to fight free radicals and cleans up the external threats to your body. Vitamin C rich foods include: oranges, lemons, limes, berries, kiwi, broccoli and tomatoes.

Here is a great smoothie recipe full of Vitamin C and Superfoods, just blend and enjoy:

• 1 banana

• 1 cup frozen pineapple

• 2-3 cups organic spinach

• 1 knob fresh ginger, peeled (about 2 inches of ginger) or about 1 tsp. powdered

• 1 knob turmeric root (about 2 inches fresh turmeric) or about 1 tsp. powdered

• 1/2 tablespoon manuka or raw honey

• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or a just couple grinds)

• 1/2-3/4 cup almond milk or coconut milk

Other foods that are very important are leafy greens which are high in anti-oxidants. Fresh healthy food during this time will help fight disease, fatigue, and will help you with a sense of normalcy. Try to stock up when you can!

Another tip includes the use of proper hygiene! As adults, most people tend to be a little lax when it comes to basic hygiene. Now is the time to get in better habits. One thing to focus on is proper handwashing. Washing your hands upon entering your house or work is especially important. We also recommend using hand sanitizer if you must leave your house with at least 40% alcohol. Here is a great video to show you the recommended way to wash your hands! Click here to see a great video: https://youtu.be/3PmVJQUCm4E

Instead of being frustrated if you have an April Birthday, embrace the fact that many platforms are giving you FREE access! Have a toast with your besties and do a zoom trivia game. This won’t last forever, you can access a free Zoom account here: https://zoom.us/signup

It’s time to rest and reset! Don’t get stir crazy, try to start a new hobby or routine. Yoga, meditation, crafting, prayer or self-help is a great way to keep yourself occupied. Try to take everything day by day and find things that inspire you. Be creative, take an afternoon nap (if possible), embrace this rest from the everyday hustle and bustle! Together we will get through this!