Health care - boost your immunity

                       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.