BOOSTING IMMUNE SYSTEM

By The Editorial Team.

BEING IN GOOD HEALTH HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT THAN DURING THE TIMES OF THE PANDEMIC. THIS MEANS HAVING A HOLISTIC, WHOLESOME APPROACH TO WELLBEING AND CONTENTMENT, INCLUDING BEING IN A COMFORTABLE PHYSICAL AND THE MENTAL SPACE. OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM IS ESSENTIALLY AN UNSUNG HERO, A SIGNIFICANT WEAPON TO BEAT VIRUSES OR DISEASES THAT MAY CAUSE COLDS OR FLU AND KEEP YOUR BODY’S DEFENSE SYSTEM TRULY WAR-READY. HERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN AVOID BEING UNDER THE WEATHER THIS SEASON AND BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY TO WARD OFF SICKNESS.

Diet Is The King

We all know that we are what we eat’. To keep your immune system strong and sturdy, one needs to focus on the diet. Food is a powerful medicine!

Kickstart your body’s defense mechanism with a plant-based diet, health supporting foods- fruits, like blueberries (full of anti-oxidants) and oranges (vitamin C), can bring serious benefits. Oily fish, such as salmon, mackerel are rich in omega3. Include a generous dose of ginger, garlic and turmeric – all great for your immune system. Green, iron-rich vegetables like spinach and broccoli top the list of must-eat foods. Keep your diet moderate, colourful and add variety.

Think carrots, beetroots, peas, bell peppers, papaya, kiwi, oranges to sweet potatoes help the body decrease inflammation that cause diseases. Get your vitamin D in the right amount- via mushrooms, eggs, curd, milk, cod liver oil. Lentils, root vegetables, variety of herbs & spices play a huge role too. Keep your diet moderate, colourful and add variety. Don’t forget your lemon, green tea, or chamomile tea with honey, which up your immune system with powerful anti-oxidants. Also decaffeinated tea or coffee, less of wine is a better idea.

Hydration

Is The Key

Water plumps up your skin, keeps the body moving. We breathe, wee, poo and sweat out about four litres a day, on average, and hence we need to get about half that back in what we drink, and the rest in via the food. Soups, salads, fruits, juices super hydrating.

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Probiotics

Kombucha, kefir, probiotics, or fermented drinks contain plenty of gut-friendly organisms that help to strengthen the immune system and digestive system. The majority of your immune system lies in your gut flora and health of friendly microorganisms in there. Also, kefir is easy to digest and lactose-free.

Soaked Seeds

Load your body with nuts like almonds, dates, apricots, groundnuts, pine nuts, and pumpkin seeds, sesame, sunflower seeds which provide zinc helping ward of cold cough or infections and keep your immune system revved up.

Stir In

Have a good look over the supplement shelf of your local supermarket and opt for the ones which will protect your immune system.

Routine

Maintenance

No running marathons every day or benching to boost your immune system. Simple, moderate activity and avoid sedentary habits. Well, even a brief post-meal stroll, standing at your desk rather than sitting, or taking the stairs rather than the lift, can make a sea change. Also, try some gentle yoga, breathing exercise, mindful exercises, and meditation to calm the mind and body. Get plenty sunshine when and if you can.

Sleep Tight

A sterling seven to eight hours between the sheets can be a mood alleviator, brain cell repairer, clarity, and just about any other benefits one can dream. Our immune system can benefit hugely from a sound sleep putting our body’s defense mechanism in top condition. Sleep well to reduce stress.

Clear Out

Quitting the cigarettes will have you feeling more energetic, more physical activity will raise endorphins or mood, and you’ll look and feel better. Go easy on drinking to keep sickness at bay. It’s a vicious cycle!

Stock Up

Get yourself some immune boosting, inflammation reducing remedies at home. With no cure of the virus yet, it is wise to fill your supplement closet to the brim. From elderberry syrup, Vitamin C or Vitamin D, turmeric shots, magnesium supplements, essential oils, ginger drops, tinctures and tonics stock them all up when self-quarantining.

mind and body. Get plenty of sunshine when and if you can, stretch your body in the open it sure makes a difference to your mood and well-being.

Gadget Free Time

A sterling seven to eight hours between the sheets can be a mood alleviator, brain cell repairer, clarity, and just about any other benefits one can dream. Our immune system can benefit hugely from a sound sleep putting our body’s defense mechanism in top condition. Sleep well to reduce stress.

Toxin Free Free Time

Get yourself some immune boosting, inflammation reducing remedies at home. With no cure of the virus yet, it is wise to fill your supplement closet to the brim. From elderberry syrup, Vitamin C or Vitamin D, turmeric shots, magnesium supplements, essential oils, ginger drops, tinctures and tonics stock them all up when self-quarantining.

Use chemical free makeup or skincare. Instead pack in organic facial or body oils. Keep your house, fridge, makeup boxes mould free. Minimise exposure to chlorinated water, pesticides, air fresheners, perfumes, heavy metals, air pollution, or food additives and preservatives. Toxins play a havoc on our immune system.

Keep calm, de-stress and eat your greens!