Seasonal Health Tips: Keeping Your Immune System Strong

Your immune system is your body’s first line of defense, and keeping it strong is essential—especially as the seasons change. At Coastal Internal Medicine Medical Group, Inc., we help patients stay ahead of illness by offering expert internal medicine care and timely advice to support year-round wellness.

Eating well is one of the easiest ways to boost your immune health. Focus on whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Get plenty of sleep, stay hydrated, and try to find time for exercise—even just a brisk walk a few times a week can make a difference.

Stress also plays a big role in how your immune system functions. Chronic stress can wear your body down, so it’s important to manage it with healthy habits like deep breathing, mindfulness, or doing something you enjoy.

Don’t forget about preventative care. Staying up to date on your flu shot, COVID-19 boosters, or pneumonia vaccine (depending on age and risk factors) can help protect you and your community. Dr. O’Brien can help you figure out which vaccines and screenings are right for you, based on your medical history and lifestyle.

And if you’re ever feeling off or coming down with something, you don’t have to wait. Coastal Internal Medicine is The Home of Same Day Appointments—so you can be seen quickly and get ahead of any seasonal illness before it worsens.

With the right guidance and a little planning, staying healthy through the seasons is easier than you think—especially when your doctor is just a same-day call away.