When we work to improve our immune system, every other area in our life improves as well.
Dear Friends,
Today's interview is with nutritionist Jacqui Justice about her course, What to Eat for Immunity. Jacqui designed this 14-day course to be a comprehensive guide about all the supportive ways you can boost your immune system through the foods you eat. She provides a wealth of information and advice: from understanding gut function and health to improving pH balance to immune-enhancing lifestyle habits. Let's hear more from Jacqui!
Course OverviewWant increased energy, better sleep, glowing skin, improved body composition, and a happier outlook on life? Look to improving your immune system. Many don't realize they can naturally boost their immunity with the right expert guidance and advice. With this 14-day course from Jacqui Justice, you'll get a step-by-step program that will protect your overall health and well-being. You'll learn what foods support your immune system, how to care for the organs directly connected to immunity health, and a simple action plan for detoxing, nourishing, and rejuvenating your immune system for optimal performance. Get ready to glow and feel better inside and out!
- Receive a new lesson every day for 14 days (total of 14 lessons).
- Have lifetime access to the course for reference whenever you want.
- Select the amount you can afford, and get the same course as everyone.
- If you are not 100% satisfied, you may request a refund.
How much do you want to pay?$15$35$50
This is the total amount for all 14 lessons
Interview With Jacqui Justice DailyOM: What are some of the signs that our immune system needs boosting?
Jacqui Justice: There are actually quite a few important signs that our immune system may be weak that people should be aware of. There are obvious signs like getting frequent colds or infections and having a hard time bouncing back from them. It is not unusual to get two to three mild colds per year, but they should only last about a week at most. If a person is getting sick more often and then has a hard time recovering, that's a pretty clear sign that their immune system is suppressed and is in need of some attention. Then there are less obvious signs that our immune system may need some boosting, like feeling tired all the time, chronic uncontrolled stress, digestive troubles, slow wound healing, and skin issues, such as cracked lips, cold sores, and eczema. All of these are subtle signs that we may not connect with having a weak immune system. When we take steps to boost our immune system, our body rewards us with protection from all of these issues.
DailyOM: Tell us about the kinds of dietary and lifestyle changes you teach in this course?
JJ: I do not think very many people are even aware of the fact that just by tweaking our diets and lifestyles a bit, we can substantially strengthen our immune systems, so that is a big focus in this course. This is very empowering information, because it means our wellness is really in our own hands. It is a well-known fact that an alkaline pH diet is more health promoting than an acidic pH diet, so this course is focused on shifting our diets in the alkaline direction. This includes getting more veggies in our diets, as well as combining alkaline-rich foods with healthy acid-forming foods to create a neutral balance. This is not difficult and can actually be as simple as having a green salad with vegan or animal protein. In addition, just as our diets can be tweaked to improve our immunity, so can our lifestyles. Being overweight, chronically stressed, sedentary, having poor sleep habits, sitting too long, and even being a shallow breather can all result in depleting our immune system. Shifting from these immune-depleting habits and behaviors to more immune-strengthening behaviors is a big focus, as both dietary and lifestyle factors are equally important in building a strong immune system.
DailyOM: You teach the important role exercise plays in boosting our immune system. Tell us more about why this is essential.
JJ: It is no surprise that exercise contributes to our general health and well-being, but its immune-boosting effects are lesser known. When we exercise appropriately -- meaning not too little and not too much -- we promote good circulation which is essential to our immunity. Exercise helps the white blood cells and antibodies that fight infection circulate more rapidly, so they can help detect and destroy infectious agents earlier and keep us from getting sick. Exercise also helps to keep us well by decreasing the release of cortisol (our stress hormone) and promoting the release of endorphins (our happy hormones). We just have to exercise appropriately. Over-exercising acts as a stressor in our bodies which can result in lowering our immunity. One sign that you may be exercising more than your body can handle is if you notice a drop in energy after exercise. Exercise, if you are doing it right, should energize you, not exhaust you. If you are experiencing the loss of energy, you are putting too much stress on your body, especially your adrenal glands, and decreasing your immunity in the process.
DailyOM: Changing eating and lifestyle habits can often be challenging for people, so how do you help students make these kinds of changes and sustain them?
JJ: Changing our eating and lifestyle habits is not something that comes easily for most people. It really comes down to the benefits. A person has to pretty quickly see that the benefits they are receiving from making the change outweigh the pain, so to speak, of changing. This course is designed in a way that the student will start seeing important positive benefits in the first few days. Some of these benefits include more energy, better sleep, improved digestion, and improved mood. In addition, I encourage the students to journal their experience in this course so that they can see the progress they are making and the effect it is having on them. This exercise helps to show them the positive effect the changes are making in their lives and helps to motivate them to continue. When you feel good as a result of a change you made, that is motivation enough to sustain the changes. Also of importance is that everyone is different when it comes to how much they are willing to change, and at what pace they are willing to go. I always recommend that students go at a pace that is comfortable for them, while still making steady progress. As long as they stick with it, they will get to their goal -- it just may take a little longer. This approach helps to alleviate the stress that making too many changes too quickly usually causes. My philosophy is that achieving optimal wellness is not a race, it's a journey that lasts a lifetime.
DailyOM: Besides improving our immune system, are there any other benefits that come from taking this course?
JJ: Absolutely! When we take the steps outlined in this course to strengthen our immune system, the benefits are almost endless! That's what I love most about the human body. When we work to improve one area, like our immune system, every other area improves as well -- proving once again that everything is connected, and by enhancing one thing, everything else benefits. By tweaking our diets and lifestyles to boost our immunity, we will not only improve our wellness greatly but will also notice and experience the following unexpected benefits: more energy, better sleep, a reduction in aches and pains, clearer thinking, clearer skin, greater productivity, weight loss if needed, a reduction in belly fat and bloat, natural hormone-balancing, improved mood, looking and feeling younger, and a happier outlook on life. Boosting our immune system is an overall positive experience for our entire body, mind, and soul.
How Does It Work?Starting today, you will receive a new lesson every day for 2 weeks (total of 14 lessons). Each lesson is yours to keep and you'll be able to refer back to it whenever you want. And if you miss a lesson or are too busy to get to it that day, each lesson will conveniently remain in your account so you won't have to search for it when you're ready to get back to it.
Free GiftAs a free gift, when you sign up for this course, you will also receive the award-winning DailyOM inspiration newsletter which gives you daily inspirational thoughts for a happy, healthy and fulfilling day. We will also let you know about other courses and offers from DailyOM and Jacqui Justice that we think you might be interested in.
Get Started NowWe are offering this course with the option of selecting how much you want to pay. No matter how much you pay, you'll be getting the same course as everybody else. We simply trust that people are honest and will support the author of the course with whatever they can afford. And if you are not 100% satisfied, we will refund your money.
How much do you want to pay?$15$35$50
This is the total amount for all 14 lessons
Thanks, Jacqui! The lessons in this course cover lots of ground, and with Jacqui at the helm, they are filled with her expertise and passion to help people feel their best. As she says, improving and strengthening your immune system is a personal process, so there is no one-size-fits-all formula. However, this course offers you the tools and information to experiment and experience a process with a trusted guide -- and reap the benefits. Until next time.
Be well,
DailyOM
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