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S13 EP13: Are you sick of getting sick? Here’s how to build your immunity.

from The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast · host Constantly Varied Gear

Cold and flu season is brutal! If you feel like you’re catching everything, this episode is for you.In this conversation, we break down what immunity actually is, why getting sick doesn’t mean your immune system is “weak,” and the real reasons so many people struggle to recover well during winter months.This is not an episode about miracle supplements or biohacks. It’s about the everyday levers that actually build a resilient immune system: sleep, food, hydration, movement, stress, and recovery.If you’re tired of feeling run down, constantly sick, or like one cold completely derails your routine, this episode will change how you think about immunity.What We Cover:Why getting sick doesn’t mean your immune system is failingHow mental health, stress, and sleep directly impact immunityWhy under-eating and dieting can suppress immune responseThe role of hydration, circulation, and mucous membranesHow movement helps recovery (and when it hurts it)Which biohacks have evidence behind themSupplements that support immunity and why they’re not magicWhat to do immediately when you feel a cold coming onSubscribe, like, and share this with someone who’s been sick all winter 💛(00:00:00) Welcome to the podcast!(00:00:53) Emotional support mics, kids, germs, and why immunity matters(00:07:23) Kelsea’s personal story connecting immunity and mental health(00:12:45) Getting sick vs. not recovering well(00:17:50) Sleep: when your immune system actually works(00:28:40) Calories, dieting, and why under-fueling hurts immunity(00:33:25) Hydration, mucous membranes, and humidifier love(00:40:03) Movement, circulation, and “sweating it out” (00:45:50) Biohacks: cold exposure, acupuncture, and nervous system regulation(00:54:30) The truth about supplements(01:01:22) What to do at the first signs of feeling sick: response support(01:05:45) Wearables, summary and what Rachael does when she’s getting sickWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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