Did you know there are seven pillars of wellness – and that balancing these pillars is crucial for a healthy immune system?
Dr Simone Laubscher, expert nutritionist and formulator at supermodel Elle Macpherson’s premium beauty brand WelleCo, reveals what the seven pillars of wellness are – and tells us the important role each one plays.
From getting enough sleep and being aware of your environment, to taking the right supplements, this is what she had to say.
1. Sleep
Poor quality or a limited amount of sleep on a regular basis is linked to poor immune function.
If you go through a short period of reduced sleep due to work and life demands, but have a healthy immune system then this will not be a problem.
However, poor quality and/or a limited amount of sleep over months and years is something that needs to be addressed to support this wellness pillar.
2. Movement
The second of the pillars of wellness is movement. Regular movement and exercise are not only great for your heart, they are great for your immune system too.
Balance is key here. Too little or too much exercise can actually reduce your immune system due to free radical damage (unstable molecules that damage the skin cells and can leave you vulnerable to other health issues).
3. Environment
This pillar of wellness is more important than ever, given the current pandemic.
The air we breathe, the water we drink, our personal hygiene, the quality of our food and chemicals we may be putting on our skin due to non-organic skincare.
All such toxins have a huge impact on our immune system, which is why it is so important to be aware of.
4. Nutrition
Now, more than ever in our current environment, it is key to use food as a medicine to support all our body systems, including our immune system.
Our bodies need whole-food nutrition and clean water, married in with herbs, spices and herbal teas.
WelleCo’s Sleep Welle Calming Tea is a great place to start, with the effects of hops, valerian, lemon balm, passionflower and skullcap united to help calm and relax.
5. Mindfulness
Fear and stress tend to shut the immune system down and the body goes into fight or flight mode, thinking that real physical danger is right in front of you.
This primal reaction is great if you do indeed have a tiger in front of you, but it’s not so great if it’s emotional stress, like most people are experiencing at the moment.
I really suggest gifting yourself five or ten minutes every morning just to be still, to set the intention of your day, and then choosing whichever mindfulness techniques work for you and enrich your life.
6. Body Balance
Our skeletal and muscular systems are pivotal to our health. Like the scaffolding of a house, they need to be built on rock, and not sand, to weather the storms of life.
Your posture and skeletal systems also have to be in order to allow enough space for your organs to work effectively, thus supporting your overall health and immune system.
Regular visits to specialists such as osteopaths, physical therapists, and reflexologists can help to ensure that your skeletal system is strong.
While a targeted product like WelleCo’s Super Booster Bone Strength + Joint Health has active ingredients that support joint health, bone strength and calcium absorption in bones.
7. Supplementation
Over-farming has decreased the nutritional value of the food that we eat, which is why it’s important to take supplements which give you the nutritional support you might be missing.
WelleCo’s The Super Elixir is a daily health supplement which combines over 45 naturally derived ingredients, including wholefoods, herbal extracts, vitamins, minerals and probiotics that nourish the body right down at a cellular level.
It also helps support overall gut health, provides immune support, boosts energy and enhances the appearance of healthy skin and stronger hair and nails.
Dr Simone Laubscher is an expert on nutrition and wellness who helped formulate The Super Elixir WelleCo product collection, founded by Elle Macpherson. For more information visit WelleCo.co.uk or follow on Instagram @welleco
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