Immune System Boost

Our immune system is incredible.  It works continuously fighting infection including 100’s of viruses that enter our bodies at any one time. We can boost our immune system in many ways through Diet: making sure we get a varied diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables in as many colours as possible: Living in a fresh environment by getting plenty of fresh air, limiting chemicals used around our home by swapping chemical cleaners with natural cleaners (often much more cost-effective too): Exercise but not as you know it, a gentle exercise that doesn’t put extra stress on the body such as Pilates can help build your immune system.

When our bodies become stressed the stress hormones can hamper our immune system, both Yoga and Pilates is excellent at distressing the body and the mind, immediately lowering our stress levels which in turn boosts our immune system.

Colds and many viruses can affect the upper respiratory system, causing stuffiness, coughing, and sore throat. If the immune system is weak, the bacteria can go into the lungs and cause bronchitis or pneumonia. Practicing breathing techniques used in Pilates and Yoga will improve the working of the lungs by conditioning and strengthening them. This in turn helps them fight infection.

With so many of us seriously inactive may be due to sitting at a desk all day or feeling generally sluggish, proper circulation to our organs is compromised causing a build-up of toxins and mucus that hinders the immune system. Pilates and Yoga are fantastic at increasing circulation, therefore, improving blood and oxygen to our organs, improving overall health, feel, and boosting our system.

So if you are looking for something to help boost and revitalize your immune system, overall health, and wellbeing then Pilates is just the thing for you.