WELLNESS

Stay well this winter by strengthening your immune system with our expert-approved nutrition and lifestyle strategies.

Boost your immune system with these lifestyle and nutrition tips

We’ve been talking about staying healthy for many months, but now that we’re heading into winter, not only are we trying to avoid the coronavirus, but the usual cold and flu bugs, too. Whether you’re working on the frontlines, working from home or orchestrating remote learning for your kids, we know what you’re thinking: I just can’t

get sick right now. There’s no magic bullet when it comes to staying well, but there are some things you can do to boost your immunity.

“Your immune system is a network of organs and cells throughout your body, and when you actively support your immune system, you can be better equipped to ward off threats when they may pop up,” says Krista Lowe, a naturopath practicing in Victoria, B.C., and scientific advisor for all-natural remedy company Beekeeper’s Naturals. Here, we get the best advice for what you should eat, take and do to mount an effective defense against illness this winter.