Intro to Dr. P’s Prescription for Immune System Vitality

As the pandemic has increasingly revealed, a healthy immune system is vital to life in general and most especially, during an infectious challenge such as a pandemic. Immune system dysfunction can result from immunosuppressive factors that can compromise the ability to mount an effective immune response to a biological challenge.

Conversely, when the immune system is overactive, a series of undesirable consequences can emerge with resultant excessive systemic inflammation. When this happens, sometimes the immune system can even attack healthy tissues and organs.

The key for our very complex immune system to respond effectively to challenges and also exhibit resiliency to return to a healthy baseline state post challenge, is balance. The following Immune System Vitality Elements, in conjunction with the appropriate application of conventional and research-supported therapeutics including public health measures and appropriate vaccinations, have been shown to support a healthy state of overall balance and thus immune system vitality.

The Immune System Vitality Elements:

The 5 M’s

• Mind-Body Practices

• Mindful Movement & Exercise

• Mindful Nutrition

• Meaning & Purpose

• Music & Arts

The 2 N’s

• Nature Immersion

• Non-Judgement of Others & Self

Restorative Sleep

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• Foregiveness

• Introspection

• Gratitude

And finally, the 3 C’s

• Connection

• Creative & Expressive Outlets and Hobbies

• Compassion & Empathy