![]() Then the immune and digestive systems can return to a balanced state and circulate freely to look for those pesky ‘invaders’. Is calming for the central nervous system and allows the adrenals to relax by receiving the ‘sign’ that there is no distress from your long, deep breaths. Bow also activates the thymus in the chest that is the primary immune system organ. Puts pressure on the belly which increase blood flow to the abdominal organs which is full of the white blood cells that help us fight invaders. Helps to increase upper body circulation, bring fresh blood to the brain, energizes the legs, and is soothing and calming for intense emotions especially when done with a block or bolster under the head. Laughter also helps fuel and boost immunity and encourages a positive outlook which helps too! 1. In addition, we want to be sure that we get adequate sleep, 8-9 hours a night, eat foods high in vitamin C and A which stimulate our immunity, and surround ourselves with joy and laughter. ![]() Each of these individual benefits will, collectively, assist in harmonizing the endocrine system and stabilize hormones. Yoga asana can help improve our circulation, support our central nervous system, clear the mind, balance emotions, and uplift the spirit. Our yoga asana practice is a refuge where we can go and take time to nourish and replenish all our systems so that they can function optimally. ![]() Except that throughout a woman’s monthly cycle our emotions can be a roller coaster ride ultimately impacting our ability to stay healthy and virus free. In addition, your emotional state affects your physical health so if you are feeling healthy and vibrant, mostly likely your immune system does too and the team of trillions on white blood cells will attack unwelcome invaders with no fear. This in turn influences your hormones causing you to become susceptible to sickness. However, if we are experiencing stress and overwhelm, for example, these system functions are jeopardized. The nervous, digestive, and circulatory systems also work along with your endocrine system to boost your immune system’s response to invaders. ![]() All these organs/ glands are also directly responsible for your monthly menstrual (moon) cycle and regulating hormones. Colds and flu included, since one of our many systems responsible for a strong immune system is the endocrine system, which includes your ovaries, pituitary, adrenals, thyroid, and hypothalamus. For almost every health condition a woman faces, we can often trace it back to hormonal imbalances. ![]() The health of a women’s immune system depends on the health of all our systems. The immune system has important job to do each and every day, and if we are sleep deprived, eating on the run, overwhelmed and stressed out, and not taking good care of our body, mind, and emotions, it has a profound effect on its ability to ward off dis-ease. Sadly, bacteria and viruses don’t work around our schedule and can take up residence in your body whether you invite them in or not. Have you ever noticed that a day after you start your vacation you get sick? Or perhaps a sniffle or cough comes on right before your important work presentation? Or maybe you get taken out by a sore throat or ear ache when you have the most on your plate? ![]()
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