5 Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System
Sophia Conradi, Naturopathic Extern ✨
Looking to strengthen your immune system naturally? From quality sleep to nutrient support, small lifestyle shifts can make a big impact on your body’s defences. In this post, we’re sharing five science-backed strategies to help you stay resilient year-round—plus how our team at Oak Integrative can support you along the way.
1. Prioritize Restorative Sleep 😴
Deep sleep allows your body to repair itself and strengthens your immune defences. Research shows that adequate rest helps immune cells recognize and respond to harmful pathogens.
2. Support Your Gut Microbiome 🦠
Around 70–80% of immune cells live in the gut, making digestive health key to immune strength. Eating fiber-rich foods, fermented options like yogurt, kimchi or sauerkraut, and adding probiotics can all help. For ongoing digestive concerns, our naturopathic doctors can create a personalized plan to restore balance.
3. Use Heat or Movement to Boost Circulation 🔥🏃♂️
Saunas are not only relaxing but can mimic a mild fever, prompting your immune system to release protective proteins and white blood cells. Increased circulation also helps nutrients reach tissues more efficiently. Don’t have a sauna? Regular exercise provides similar immune benefits through improved blood flow and stress reduction.
4. Stay on Top of Essential Nutrients 🍊💊
Vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc all play major roles in immunity. Vitamin C may shorten the duration of colds, vitamin D deficiencies are linked to more frequent infections, and zinc taken at the first sign of illness can reduce a cold’s duration. At Oak Integrative, we offer vitamin D intramuscular injections as well as IV nutrient therapy to support optimal nutritional status.
5. Give Your System an NAD+ Boost ⚡🧬
NAD+ is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound that supports cellular repair. Our intramuscular NAD+ injections deliver a concentrated dose, perfect if you’re feeling run-down or trying to bounce back from lingering symptoms.