A guide to boosting your immunity
Some people only sometimes, and some very often get into a
state of low immunity. For some people, it is enough to be on a slightly
stronger wind stream and they already have a cold. Immunity keeps us from
getting sick, so by raising our immunity we also increase the likelihood of
staying healthy.
I have written for you a list with ten recommendations for
boosting immunity. These are very effective methods, but it is not necessary to
apply them all. Just choose the 3 methods that are easiest for you to follow
and stick with them. Good results will not be missed.
1. Drink
lemon juice
I'm not just saying this because of vitamin C. Of course,
lemon is rich in vitamin C which is good for immunity, but lemon has another
essential characteristic. Its acidity (pH value) promotes the development of
healthy bacteria in the body and protects it from the development of viruses
and harmful bacteria.
You can drink freshly squeezed lemon, you can add it to tea,
instead of vinegar to a salad, when cooking ... Be creative.
2. Use
natural ingredients to boost immunity
We will mention the two most effective. Garlic is the
strongest natural antibiotic and it is good to eat garlic at least once a week.
Raw garlic is better than cooked, but again, cooking reduces the smell of
garlic, which is why many will make it eat cooked. Some people buy garlic pills
at the pharmacy, I would still recommend pure garlic from the market.
Another essential natural ingredient for immunity is Aloe
Vera. Aloe Vera is sometimes described as a miracle herb that cures all
diseases. I wouldn't go that far, but I recommend it.
Essential oils also fall into this category and can help
strengthen the defense system.
3. Sleep
enough
Each of us has different needs for sleep and therefore it is
not possible to define how many hours of sleep are ideal. Some people need only
sleep for 6 hours on average, and some up to 10 hours. It also depends on your
age, your season, your physical activity, and a variety of other facts. You
must get a good night's sleep. Good sleep is associated with the secretion of
hormones important to our bodies. A good night's sleep will enhance your
ability to think, improve your mood, even brighten your skin (that's why it
says "beauty sleep"). An insufficient amount of sleep impairs
immunity.
4. Drink
plenty of water
There is one rule that says:
Most headaches occur because people simply do not drink
enough water.
Thirst is not the only sign of water shortage, a headache
also signals dehydration. How much water do you need? It is difficult to say
exactly because it also depends on various facts, but a minimum of 1.5 liters a
day.
5. Reduce
your coffee intake
Coffee has some good properties, it is an antioxidant just
like chocolate. Still, coffee extracts water and minerals from the body. With
coffee, be sure to drink water to make up for it.
6. Reduce
your intake of sweets
If you're going to stick to just one piece of advice I
offered, let this one be. Eliminate sugar from your diet and you will notice
positive changes in your body, you will become more energetic and less sick.
Refined sugar has certain similarities to the drug, the more
you consume it, the more you want it. This is how addiction is created.
Sugar enters the bloodstream abruptly, suddenly raising the
percentage of sugar which again drops rapidly. This sudden process impairs
immunity. Some doctors who are aware of the problem of sugar intake will go so
far as to advise you to stop consuming sugar rather than to stop smoking. Do
not replace sugar with artificial sweeteners, artificial sweeteners are quite
harmful in their way.
7.
Consume enough protein
Proteins are the building blocks necessary for a healthy
body, for a healthy mind and, of course, for immunity. Diets that prescribe
reduced protein intake are usually abundant in carbohydrates.
8. Supply
with fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are an important source of vitamins,
minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and enzymes. If you are unable to eat healthy
vitamins, you can make up for it with vitamin supplements. Each fruit has a
different chemical composition, and the golden rule is to consume fruits and
vegetables of all colors, from white and yellow to dark red and black.
9.
Exercise and spend time in the fresh air
Today it is unfortunately normal to spend 90% of your time
indoors, home, office, shopping mall ... Fresh air works well for mood and
immunity. Moderate exercise, cycling, running, etc. also have a strong effect
on immunity.
10.
Reduce the percentage of stress in life, treat yourself to the things you love
Spend time with friends, go for a massage, have a hot bath.
Mood and health are linked.
Stress is an important impulse that, evolutionarily
speaking is responsible for escaping animals when they notice the danger.
Nowadays, there is no use of stress in a situation where someone tells you
something ugly 😊.
Reduce stress is a 'MUST'. Maybe, for you that will be yoga,
meditation, walking, gym ... If you get rid of stress, life will get better
and it will have a positive reflection.