Start putting all of these self-care practices in place and share them with your friends and family! Get sound sleep of at least 7 hours. Sleep is important to optimal immune function and it is when your body repairs itself. Anything less than 7 hours tells on your health; and, according to a study by the Sleep Research Society, those who sleep only 5-6 hours per night are 4.5 more times susceptible to catching a cold. Make whole based nutrient rich food your priority, consider eating warm and cooked, veggies, proteins and broths. Your diet provides building blocks used by your immune system to fight illness, and without those resources, your immune system diminishes. Read More: Click Me...