Winter brings more time indoors, busy schedules, and plenty of opportunities to catch whatever is going around. You don’t need a complicated wellness routine, but a few everyday habits can help support your immune health.
1. Make sleep a priority
It’s easy to stay up finishing one more thing. But sleep gives your body time to recover and supports your immune system—especially helpful when your schedule is full.
Keep it simple: Set a reminder to start winding down, and aim for a consistent bedtime.
2. Give your gut some attention
Gut health and immune function are connected. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, in the right amounts, can offer health benefits.
Inspire Wellness offers a probiotic with 12 unique strains and 100 billion CFU. Here’s what those numbers mean:
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12 strains: Different types of beneficial microorganisms. The specific strains matter because different strains can have different effects.
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100 billion CFU: CFU stands for “colony-forming units,” a measure of live microorganisms.
Keep it simple: Take it first thing in the morning
3. Give vitamin D some attention
Shorter days and more time indoors make winter a good time to think about vitamin D. It supports normal immune function and helps your body absorb calcium for strong bones.
Inspire Wellness Vitamin D3 + K2 combines vitamin D3 with K2, which supports normal blood clotting and bone health—another consideration for women over 40.
Keep it simple: Take with your first meal
4. Eat balanced meals
Your immune system needs adequate nutrition to function well. Start with familiar foods: eggs, salmon, beans and add in colorful veggies and fruits. Fruit fruits come in handy during the winter months.
Keep it simple: Add a protein source and a fruit or vegetable to meals you already make. Scrambled eggs with spinach is one of my favorites.
5. Wash your hands—and let fresh air in
Wash with soap and water before eating and after being out and about.
Keep it simple: keep anti-bacterial spray in your purse/car too.
6. Let fresh air in
Cleaner indoor air also helps reduce the spread of respiratory viruses.
Keep it simple: When weather allows, crack a window in your car or meet a friend for an outdoor walk. An air purifier is another option for indoor spaces.
