Balanced Immune Health

I had coffee today with an experienced IT/communication  professional who’s a longtime friend. He’s been in a job search for several months and is, understandably, frustrated.  I know he’ll get a quality opportunity at some point soon, but it is frustrating having to endure the time it takes for that opportunity to arrive. I’ve been there, and anyone who has been around for any length of time probably has as well.  Thing is, he looked like he was battling allergies, flu, cold, all at the same time.  He’s in good physical shape, but I know sleep and a general sense of calm and well-being has been been in short supply.

I’ve just read a good summary of ways to orient your mind…and ultimately your health through immune support…toward a state that can reduce the physical toll that stress can otherwise take on your health.  It’s compelling information backed by what appears to be decent research citations.  Another good angle is presented in a nurse practitioners journal from several years ago. A more recent abstract is here

My only additional thought is this:  In our breakneck-paced world, taking the time needed for meditation, visioning or self-hypnosis can be a challenge, to say the least. Finding 20 minutes or so a day (during your waking hours, not during night-time slumber) is no sure thing. That’s why other methods to optimize immune response–supplementation, exercise, etc.– are important as well. All are interdependent; no single activity can stand on its own.

Filed under Allergies, Bacterial Environments, Balanced Immune Health, Flu, Healing, Immune Balance, Immune System, Research, Sports/Exercise, Stress, Stress-Related Illness, cold