As we continue to navigate a pandemic, immune health has been at the forefront of everyone's minds. But boosting your immune system is not just a trendy catchphrase — immune health is connected to just about every part of your body. So how do we strengthen the immune system?
The answer may be found right in the gut.
How is the Colon Linked to the Immune System?
Did you know that over 70% of your entire immune system lives in the gut? From your mouth all the way down to your colon, an intricate network of immune tissues works to protect us from harmful invaders. This means that, in order to truly support your body's defenses, you can't ignore the health of your gut!
Research shows that the gut microbiome (the unique community of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms living inside your gastrointestinal tract) directly impacts how your immune system functions. A thriving gut microbiome supports a powerful immune system, while an unhealthy, unbalanced microbiome is linked to increased inflammation and higher rates of illness and disease.
Beyond the microbiome, the health of the tissues of the gut also play an important role in immune health. When the lining of the intestines is inflamed, damaged, or "leaky," the immune system becomes weakened and the body becomes more vulnerable to illness.
How to Improve Immune Health by Healing the Colon
The list of ways to boost your immunity is seemingly endless: eat better, sleep more, drink water, exercise, reduce stress, take supplements… The list goes on and on. But the secret to a healthy immune system can be distilled into one concept: get your gut back on track.
When you invest in a healthy gut, you unlock a powerful immune system. So, how do you support a healthy gut? Here are some of the most effective ways:
- Limit your intake of refined carbs, added sugars, and processed foods, which can damage gut flora and contribute to inflammation.
- Eat a diverse range of fiber-rich whole foods — especially vegetables and legumes, complex carbohydrates, and fermented foods like yogurt and kombucha.
- Prioritize regular physical activity.
- Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Proper hydration helps your body flush away toxins and waste.
- Reduce stress and get plenty of rest so your body and its immune defenses have a chance to restore.
- Consider a high-quality probiotic supplement to encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
- Clear away toxic buildup in the gut with colon hydrotherapy.
Boost Your Immunity with Colon Hydrotherapy
When chronic constipation, toxic buildup, and sluggish digestion occur, immune health quickly declines. Colon hydrotherapy is an easy and effective solution.
Colon hydrotherapy helps cleanse the colon and promote more healthy and regular bowel movements so you can clear away the toxins that create an unhealthy gut environment. With a more balanced gut flora and clean intestinal walls, the body is better able to absorb the essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants needed to nourish and strengthen the immune system.This natural therapy also supports the body's lymphatic system, which also plays an important role in our body's ability to defend itself.
The results? Reduced gut-related inflammation, a robust immune system, and better resilience to stress and illness.
Ready to take charge of your immune health? Contact Coastal Colon Hydrotherapy today or call (858) 252-8242 to book your colonic session in Del Mar!