Add Some Awe and Boost Your Immune System!
by Danica Collins
If you've noticed your immune system wavering you've probably attempted to strengthen it by adding more vitamin C and zinc to your diet, catching more zzzs, and hopefully increasing your activity levels—all important factors in improved immunity. But did you know that positive emotions also play a role in boosting the immune system?
Research out of the University of California at Berkeley is the first to show that positive emotions, such as awe, joy, and compassion, are linked to lower levels of inflammatory molecules and thus stronger immune systems.
