Stress, Immunity & Burnout: Why Your Body Is Sabotaging You

Your Immune System Is Not Just About Germs

Your immune system constantly scans for bacteria, viruses, fungi, and toxins. Most immune activity happens in the gut, meaning digestion and immunity are deeply connected.

The Gut Is Your Immune Headquarters

• 70% of immunity lives in gut lymphatic tissue
• Leaky gut increases inflammation
• Nutrient absorption directly impacts immunity

How Stress Weakens Immunity

Chronic stress raises cortisol which:
• lowers white blood cell production
• disrupts gut health
• increases inflammation
• slows recovery

Key Nutrients Your Immune Cells Need

• Zinc – infection defence
• Selenium – cell protection
• Vitamin A – lung health
• Vitamin D – immune regulation
• Vitamin E – membrane protection
• Methylated B vitamins – cellular energy

Daily Habits That Strengthen Immunity

• quality sleep
• light exercise
• hydration
• nutrient-dense foods
• stress reduction

Natural Immune Boosters

• garlic and ginger
• olive leaf extract
• astragalus
• immune tonics
• antioxidant foods

Simple Daily Protection

• wash hands regularly
• avoid face touching
• support oral health
• stay hydrated

When you support the body correctly, immunity strengthens naturally.