Our immune system is doing a great job by fighting against disease causing micro organisms. But sometimes, the virus or bacteria enters into body and make us sick. There are lots of ideas to boost immunity from our side too. A healthy lifestyle leads to a healthy life.
Diet~ A good nourishment makes a good immunity. It also give a meaning that a person who is malnourished are always prone to diseases, mainly infectious diseases. There are certain nutrients which play a big role in providing immunity. They are micronutrients like minerals and vitamins. Of minerals; zinc, selenium, iron, copper and of vitamins; vitamin A, B6, C, D and E. Fruits and vegetables are those amazing food which is called as protective foods because they contains phytochemicals , antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to provide immunity. During this covid pandemic, it is recommended to eat fruits and vegetables daily in your diet. If the nature itself is providing us all these immunity booster, why people are waiting for the medicines and vaccines?
Natural supplements~ There are lot of herbs, spices and seeds which helps to fight against microbes. These contain chemical constituents which has the capacity to block the virus from spreading and some of these have the capacity to kill the virus too. Ginger , garlic, turmeric , cumin, basal leaves are the herbs and spices which give protection. Flax seeds, melon seeds are also beneficial.
Sunlight~ Vitamin D is essential to fight against infectious diseases. Sunlight is the only good source of vitamin D and spend time to get sunlight because when we are exposed to sun or UV light, the skin produce vitamin D through some chemical reactions. Vitamin D protect against acute respiratory tract infection for older adults too.
Exercise~ A minimum of 30 minutes exercise daily helps to get rid of toxins from the body. Also it helps to improve the health conditions of heart, muscles and also to make fit and healthy. A combination of proper diet and exercise is always provide good health and there by healthy immune system.
Sleep~ Stress makes our body weak and the body resistance against microbes will be also less. A proper rest is good to make you healthy. Lack of sleep may also leads to weaker immunity. Sleeping well for at least 8 hours helps to boost immunity.
The above mentioned are the easy steps to boost immunity. Let’s fight against this corona virus by boosting our immunity ourselves.
Stay safe, stay healthy!
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