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BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

10 SIMPLE WAYS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR IMMUNITY DURING COVID-19

Faith is a kind of immune system filtering out fears that otherwise would paralyze all activity.

As WHO (World Health Organization) has declared a pandemic against the COVID-19. So in this current situation by staying at home most of the people’s many habits have changed like as we know that the people with diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, etc. have higher chances of getting infected and also people whose age is above 65 years as we know that immunity decreases as we are getting older so the changes of that people getting infected is also high. So these people along with other people are taking seriously towards boosting immune system by various ways eating healthy food, doing exercise and many more.

Almost everyone is practicing hygiene as per the measures stated by World Health Organization (WHO), washing hands, and isolating from their social group, in ode of controlling the pandemic – it is your strong body’s immune system that helps protect and fights through this deadly virus.

Immunity is a condition where our body’s white blood cells fight against various virus, bacteria and diseases and protects yourself just like when you play a game like call of duty, etc. where are protecting yourself and kill other people.

While it’s impossible to boost the immune system overnight, here are some natural measures people are restoring to boost their immunity and stay safe during COVID-19.

So let’s have look to 10 ways how we can boost our immunity during this pandemic.

First way you can do is to keep yourself hydrated. Water is essential and important for our functioning. It boost metabolism, maintains temperature, flushes out toxins and improves our immune system. It carries oxygen to our body cells, for its proper functioning. Drinking more water helps prevent toxin buildup in our body and having negative impact on immune system. This fluid runs throughout the body, with a simple job of collecting bacteria from the body and transferring it to lymph nodes where that bacteria is destroyed.

Second way you can do antioxidant-rich diet. Right now by staying at home we are consuming home cooked meal and no junk food. A diet rich in antioxidants helps fight against free radicals and curtain the damage. We should try to include green vegetables, spinach, fruits, amla, guava, etc. that will help you to boost your immune system.

Third way you can do is exercise. By doing regular exercise can improve your body function and also make your immune system strong for fighting against and disease or virus. Also by performing exercise daily can also burn your calories which will keep you physically healthy. When you do exercise it will cause release of sweat, opens up muscles, which will help you to strengthen your core and uplift stamina.

Fourth way you can do is yoga and meditation. Through the yogic exercise, meditation and breathing exercise you can boost your immune system and also improves your other systems like respiratory system, nervous system and spiritual system. Doing yoga in this pandemic can help you to make strong your mental health. It has its powerful effect on uplifting health and wellness.

Fifth thing you can do is intake easily available ayurvedic herbs. Herbs like garlic, ginger, turmeric, licorice, ashwagandha, mulethi, etc. have properties of anti-imflamatory, antiseptic and antiviral. They helps us to fight against the various bacteria and virus and also boost our immune system to fight against these type of virus. Ginger may also decrease chronic pain and also possess lowering-cholestrol properties. Green tea contains epigallocatechin gallete (EGCG) which has been known to enhance immune system. Turmeric has curcumin which has properties of boosting immune system and antiviral. Garlic’s immune boosting properties seem to come from a heavy concentration of sulphur containing compounds like allicin.

Sixth thing you can do is quality sleep. Sleep is one of the most vital and comforting activities to indulge in boosting immunity. Adequate sleep ensures balance in hormones, reduced stress levels and modulated immune system to fight against various infections and viruses. During sleep, your immune system releases proteins called cytokines. Certain cytokines need to be increase during any inflammation or infection or when you are under stress.

Seventh thing you can do is to have a good laugh. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress leaving your muscles relaxed. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. So laughter improves your immune system.

Eighth thing you can do is be positive.  A study of law students found that their immune systems were stronger when they felt optimistic. Make optimism work for you. Respond with a good attitude to strengthen your immunity.

Ninth thing you can do is multivitamin supplement. Vitamin that are crucial for immune function include vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D and vitamin E. Zinc, selenium, and magnesium are minerals that your immune system needs to function at its best. So try to consume food items that are rich in these vitamins and minerals. Eat citrus foods which are rich in vitamin C. you can contact for supplements on medical shop home delivery.

Tenth thing you can is avoid food items that don’t provide you with any vitamins and minerals. Processed foods including candy, soda, fast food, and snack foods contain empty calories that do not provide your body with vitamins, nutrients, or fiber. 
   
So these were the 10 ways through which you can boost your immune system to fight against various disease and viruses during this pandemic by staying at home. By the ways you can kill your opponent (viruses and bacteria) and protect yourself and stay safe.
BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
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