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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

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