Effects of Poor Immunity
Physical:
* HPA-AXxis Activation
* lliness cascade (viruses,
cancer, bacterial infections)
* Slow recovery from injury
* Exacerbate current issues
* Inflammation
* Autoimmune
Sleep impairment
* Low energy
* Circadian rhythm disruption
Affective:
* Depression
* Anxiety
* Grief
* Loneliness
Cognitive
* Difficulty concentrating
* Preoccupation
Environmental:
* Reduced productivity/$
* Increased medical bills
* Safety concerns
Relational
* Social withdrawal (voluntary
or forced)
* Difficulty nurturing social
relationships
Improving Immunity
Physical:
* Regulate HPA-Axis
*Take all medications
*Don’t over-do antibiotics
*Consider vaccinations
*Eat colorfully
*Anti-inflammatory diet
*Hydration
*Gut health
* Vitamin D
* Sleep hygiene
* Exercise
Affective:
* Meditation
*Mindfulness
*Happiness
*Distress Tolerance
* Laugh
Cognitive
* Facts—As Evidenced By
* Address cognitive distortions
Psychological flexibility
Environmental:
* Wear a mask
* Socially distance
* Regularly wipe down frequently
touched surface
* Wash hands
* Get dirty (immunological
memory)
Relational
* Social support can be one of the
greatest buffers—
Communication (love languages)
* Honesty
* Awareness
» Kindness
» Respect (temperament)
Attitude of Gratitude