Cornerstone DPC

The second annual Effingham Health Fair is fast approaching. We will again be hosting in the Effingham First Baptist Church. This is a health fair with many different businesses having displays and giving short presentations with Q&A opportunities. There is no cost to attend and we will be giving away door prizes! Take a look at the flyer, and I hope you see you there on Saturday, January 27th from 8am until 11am.

It’s that time of year again when everyone is going to be staying inside more often, and the threat of viruses spreading becomes more imminent. Unfortunately, it is also at this time of year that many folks begin to start purchasing multiple supplements that are geared for immune support, in the hopes that they “boost” their immune system and therefore, won’t come down ill.

Many folks don’t even think twice about their immune system functioning until they begin showing symptoms of illness, or if others around them are becoming ill.

“Boosting” the immune system is a concept that is essentially not a good thing. Everyone speaks of “boosting” the system, but it’s often thought of as simply taking several supplements or focusing on a certain food; in reality, the immune system only needs support, not an overload.

If your intent is to “boost” the immune system, what happens is that you begin to over-stimulate this delicate system, and you end up with it over-reacting. This is where people begin to get into trouble. Autoimmune conditions and allergies can develop as a result; this also correlates with over-excessive hygiene practices – and the search for a germless world.

How do we support our immune system then? Well, it is a year-round process!
This is something that can only happen over time, as you can’t outdo years of bad living in a single day.

The best method is to make sure that you consume a nutrient-dense diet, staying active daily, getting an adequate amount of sleep and limiting your chemical exposures. Can you still supplement with immunity products? Absolutely! Providing you are purchasing quality supplements, utilizing the correct dosages for you and not taking too many at one time.

The takeaways here are as follows: while it is absolutely fine to take some supplements (such as D3/K2, a liposomal C, and/or a proper zinc chelate, etc.), the main issue is that you cannot out-supplement a bad lifestyle or a bad diet.

- Kelly Sieberg, FMCHC, IHP, CFN- C

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