Immune system 101: part 2

Today we will look at your innate immune system - what happens when a pathogen gets inside. 

So a germ makes it across the skin and mucosal barrier - the body immediately senses it is foreign - not of you. 

The foot soldiers are instantly  activated to shoot first, ask questions later.  The attack is speedy because as soon as a microbe breaches the physical barrier it is programmed to begin replicating as quickly as possible - and they are fast.

In most cases, your innate immune system handles the problem. Often before you notice physical symptoms.  You may for an instant feel a bit run down, tired, or a scratchy throat and then it’s gone. 

During this period the best way you can support yourself is slow down, rest, drink lots of fluids like water, Immune Booster, broth, and soup, sleep more. Your slowing down will allow the energy needed for optimal immune function. Your food provides the micronutrients you need for immune function.

If you barely feel rundown and then normal - your innate immune system is victorious. 
How do we keep this layer of our immune system healthy?


The soldier in the innate immune system is housed in your lymph fluid and blood stream. Movement aids their circulation as well as proper hydration.

Deep nourishment - the most crippling thing for your immune system is under nourishment. We are talking micros here: minerals, vitamin, antioxidants, and the like. These are from your superfoods, vegetables, and fruits - a.k.a. jolieLife nutrition.

Rest. You need slow down built into your day (10-15 minutes is enough) and you need sleep. The only time I get sick is after a book that I just cannot stop reading. Not sleeping enough causes low level inflammation which engages your immune cells. Therefore, there is a tamped down response to true pathogens. Sleep.

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Love,
​Julia
xo