LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam #385: How To Outsmart Cold & Flu Season — NAT'S Survival GUIDE For You & The Family (Supplements, Sleep, What to Avoid)
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Nov 7, 2025 Explore practical strategies for building a resilient immune system as the colder months approach. Discover how sleep, stress management, and dietary choices impact immunity. Learn about the hidden effects of sugar and alcohol on immune health, and why balance is more important than just boosting. Nathalie shares innovative supplements and favorite low-tech tools like nasal sprays and throat sprays to fortify your defenses. Get ready with proactive tips to ensure your family stays healthy during the festive season!
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Immune Balance Over Constant Boosting
- A healthy immune system needs balance, not constant boosting.
- An overactive immune system can cause autoimmune disease and chronic damage.
Treat Sleep As First-Line Immune Care
- Prioritize sleep hygiene to support immunity by avoiding screens and keeping your room dark and cool.
- Stop eating at least three hours before bed and consider blue blockers if you must use screens.
Sugar Temporarily Knocks Down Immunity
- Large sugar boluses impair white blood cells for about five hours after ingestion.
- Chronic sugar intake raises inflammation and weakens immune memory and microbiome health.