The answer to this question is that you can still boost your immune system if you are already sick. Anytime is the right time to boost your immune system. Some people will feel that if they are already sick then strengthening their immune system is a waste of time. But this is not a good attitude as you need to do all that you can to help your immune system make you better.
Keep following your current Immune System Boosting practices
If you have established some good immune system boosting practices then continue with these when you are sick. This includes maintaining good hygiene and staying on your healthy diet. If exercise is part of your immune strengthening practices (which it needs to be) then you can take a break from this until you are better.
Your Immune Boosting Practices have not failed you if you get sick
Getting sick doesn’t mean that the practices that you have put in place to boost your immune system have failed. Something just slipped through the cracks – which just happens sometimes. In the case where you have not been trying to boost your immune system there are a number of things that you can do to improve it even if you are already sick.
Supplements can help
The taking of additional immune system supplements such as zinc can definitely be a big help. In a short amount of time these supplements will help to build up your immune system and lessen the symptoms of your sickness and its overall duration.
Get a lot of Rest
When you are sick be sure to get as much rest as you can. Do not try to push yourself when you are sick. It is much better to let your immune system take control and work its magic without having to contend with anything else.
If your friends invite you for a wild night on the town then be sure to decline this. If you are used to intense workouts then you need to refrain from these until you recover. Just get as much sleep as you can at home. By doing this you will focus your immune system on eliminating the problem so that you will recover a lot faster.
Stay Isolated
Think about others when you are sick and stay as isolated as possible so you do not spread your sickness to them. If you are in the presence of others then be sure to cover your mouth when you cough and avoid touching things that others are likely to touch.
Be sure to keep your hands thoroughly washed and keep all contact with others down to an absolute minimum. It is very important that you maintain a healthy immune system when you are sick.
Think about how hard it is for your immune system to fight the sickness that you have. By taking steps to boost your immune system when you are sick you are helping it to obtain a significant advantage in this fight. This will result in you experiencing less severe symptoms and recovering a whole lot faster.
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What to do next?
Step 1. Revise your expectations and expect resistance
If you’re familiar with The Optimised Health Formula, then you know that Step 1 of successfully pulling out a strategy to optimise your health is to shift your mindset. We’ve looked at a few things you can do to improve your health. The ball is in your court. Yes, we all know that it takes more than just knowing what to do to actually do it.
That’s why I want to invite you to revise your expectations. Know that there will be resistance along the way. You might say to yourself “I’ll have a look tomorrow again”, “that’s not so urgent”, “I’m not sure that’s for me”, “I don’t think this will work for me”, or many other things. Often when we’re stepping out of our comfort zone (a.k.a. what we’ve been doing until now) we’re finding excuses to keep on doing what we’ve always done. The first step in success is acknowledging that. So… acknowledge where you’re at. Then…
Revise your expectations bearing in mind your goals AND your life. Not everything that I’ve shared in this blog post will resonate with you. Not everything will be applicable to you either. And that’s alright! But you’ve got to start somewhere.
So, as long as you’re clear on your goals and on your vision (Step 2 of The Optimised Health Formula), take a conscious decision of what you want to apply starting from today.
Step 2. Carve out time, and make a plan
That’s where carving out time, and making a plan comes in. You know yourself at that stage better than I do. Use that knowledge to implement a plan of action that will help you start making positive changes into your life, that will soon bring positive changes in your health.
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Step 3. Just start
There’s no tomorrow in success. Any successful path starts today, with a small change that you keep on building onto. Commit to starting today with ONE small thing, and share with me in the comments what it is. This commitment will help you start – and keep – taking action!
Step 4. Get support
We tend to want to do things on our own. I’m not stranger to that either. But I’ve learnt over time, and I’ve seen both with my personal coaching clients and professional mentoring clients, as well as with myself, that getting support helps to really create the change we’re after. So, if you’re stuck wondering what’s next, and you know you need help, I invite you to check out the many online resources I have created to help you reach your best of health: free articles, memberships, The Optimised Health Academy. If you’d like private personal coaching guidance, you can also book a call with me to discuss the personal coaching options that are available for your special needs.
