Immune Support Tips
The immune system isn’t just a switch you flip on with kale smoothies and gym sessions — it’s a dynamic network that responds to your daily choices, your environment, and even your mindset. When we think about supporting our immune systems, it’s common to jump straight to diet and exercise; the truth is your immune health is influenced by far more. Sleep quality, stress levels, hidden nutrient deficiencies, and even how much sunlight you get can all shape how resilient (or run-down) your defenses feel.
Looking at your immune system through a broader lens makes immune support feel less like a checklist and more like a lifestyle that touches every corner of your wellbeing.
Sleep quality
Sleep is about letting your body do some of its best healing work. During deep sleep, your immune system resets, repairs, and gets ready to face the next day.
But here’s the catch: poor sleep often isn’t random. It’s usually secondary to something else, like that late-night glass of wine, too much caffeine, food sensitivities, or even stress that keeps your mind spinning. Pinpointing the “why” behind your restless nights can be a game changer, because when you start sleeping deeply, your immune system thanks you big time.
An added immune boost
A ‘no brainer’ supplement we love for added support is Ortho Molecular’s OrthoMune. Combining a team of immune-nourishing nutrients — vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, elderberry, and NAC — OrthoMune’s one formula staple acts like an immune toolkit. Each piece plays a role: vitamin C for antioxidant power, zinc for cell defense, elderberry for its traditional immune boost, and NAC for supporting detox and respiratory health. It’s the kind of backup you’re glad to have when life throws stress, travel, or changing seasons at you — and instead of juggling multiple bottles, you have your immune support in one convenient capsule.
Vitamin D
The superstar, vitamin D, can’t be overlooked when discussing immune health. While the medically recommended vitamin D range is 30–100 ng/mL, research suggests that levels closer to 80 ng/mL may be truly optimal for immune resilience.
Here’s the tricky part—you won’t know where you stand without a simple blood test. Once you see your levels, dosing becomes more personalized.
It’s important to keep seasonality in mind when supplementing vitamin D. When we’re indoors more often — or live in northern climates — we may need a vitamin D boost. Testing takes away the guesswork and helps you hit that sweet spot without under- or overshooting your goal. Testing is simple and can be done in office at Lake Pointe using our Vitamin D finger stick test by OmegaQuant. Scheduling is available online, can be added to an expanded chiropractic visit, or can be booked by calling our front desk.