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Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, highlights the best supplements for the immune system. Plus: how to boost your immune system naturally with diet and lifestyle tips. You can help your immune system function optimally all year long by being proactive. First and foremost, making healthy lifestyle choices by consuming nutritious foods should be a top priority. […]

Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT, discusses the effects of exercise on the immune system. Protecting your immunity is as hot a topic as ever. It’s a given that making good lifestyle choices—such as getting adequate sleep, eating a balanced diet, lowering stress, and not smoking—are all habits that support your well-being. But what about physical activity? […]

Here’s a list of the best foods to eat when you’re sick for a speedy recovery, as well as the foods you should avoid. Many times when you’re sick, the last thing you want to think about is food. After all, coughing, sneezing, headaches, loss of appetite, and more can make eating unappealing. However, the […]

Here’s a comprehensive look at the strong links between gut health and the immune system. Plus: Understanding the gut microbiome and tips for a healthier gut. Most people think of the immune system as a diffuse collection of cells, floating through the bloodstream, searching for invaders to destroy. But if you only look in the […]

Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, looks closer at the foods and drinks that can negatively impact your immune system, and provides alternatives for unhealthy dietary habits. Optimizing your immune system goes beyond eating well and loading up on supplements. (Though yes, these are still important and highly recommended!) But if you find yourself coming down with […]

Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, sheds light on how nitric oxide benefits your respiratory health. Plus: additional nitric oxide benefits for health and three simple ways to boost your levels. Nitric oxide probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of respiratory health. In fact, you may have never even heard of […]

Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, discusses why vitamin D is essential to maintain a healthy immune system. Plus: countless other benefits and how to ensure you’re getting enough of it. Vitamin D is arguably one of the most important vitamins for well-being. It plays a key role in over 3,000 gene expressions and helps regulate the […]

With concerns about global health in full force, it’s important to know the best ways to respond wisely and mindfully. After all, we have to take care not only of ourselves, but also each other on more civic and global scales. To best navigate the situation, here’s our guide—backed by new developments, expert research, and […]

Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, breaks down everything you need to know about vitamin C: the benefits, correct dosage, how to choose a supplement, and if vitamin C really boosts your immune system. Feeling under the weather? Or maybe you’re surrounded by coughing and sneezing co-workers. No matter the situation, when cold and flu season hits, […]

Today, we’re teaching you how to make a simple but effective hand sanitizer at home using only three ingredients. This thrifty trick is good for your health, your wallet, and the environment. Does hand sanitizer really work? In case you’re skeptical, even studies report impressive benefits. In one study in Tanzania, researchers checked the efficacy […]

Hypo, hyper, Hashimoto’s… Are we scratching our heads yet?

We’ve all heard about eating more anti-inflammatory foods. But inflammation can come from so much more than just our diet. What Is Inflammation? Simply put, inflammation is the immune system’s response to a stimulus that’s viewed as foreign or toxic to your body. It’s one of the reasons why we advocate loading up on antioxidant-rich […]