Immunity is a protective function of the body, the ability to resist various diseases (viruses, bacteria, infections, simple, alien microorganisms, allergens, fungi, tumors, etc.). Immunity is a natural (in some cases acquired) protective barrier of the human body, it’s importance for the human’s life is impossible to underestimate.
Factors that inevitably lead to decrease of the protective functions of the body and weaken the immunity are the following:
adverse environmental conditions,
absence of a regular balanced diet
deficiency of vitamins, minerals and trace elements
antibiotics and other drugs
chronic stress, excessive physical and mental load
lack of sleep and proper rest
prolonged fasting or strenuous diet.
If you feel symptoms such as persistent headaches, chronic fatigue, insomnia, drowsiness, or aching muscles and joints, it’s time to pay close attention to your immune system.
Here are 5 simple and effective ways to improve your immunity:
1. Balanced diet – one of the most important conditions not only to improve immunity, but also to maintain good health, youth and beauty for years to come. Want to be healthy, eat:
- High quality protein (meat, fish, beans). Meat and fish is recommended to eat every day, but legumes will be enough 1 – 2 times a week.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables (carrots, cabbage, beet, beans, pepper, radish, garlic, onion, apples, apricots, prunes, grapes, citrus, cranberries, etc.)
- Seafood. Different fish, seaweed, squid, etc. contain unsaturated fatty acids, which greatly increase the protective functions of the body. Also, do not forget about fish oil.
- Cultured milk foods (espacially those with live bacteria). “Bio” products have the ability to normalize the intestinal microflora and to normalize the gastrointestinal tract.
- Products with enough potassium (nuts, oats and buckwheat).
Such vitamins as A, B5, C, D, F, PP are particularly important for the immune system.
2. Gifts of nature to the immune system. One of the most effective natural tools to improve the immune system are Echinacea, ginseng, lemongrass.Decoctions and infusions can be made from these plants. They are effective both for treatment and prophylaxis.
3. If you want to be healthy – condition yourself to the cold. Swimming, contrast douche, or cold douche are great training for the immune system. A good option is sauna, where you high temperature alternates with low one. If you can not use the sauna, you can take contrast shower, followed by activerubbing of the body by wet sponge or a rough towel.
4. Active lifestyle. Elementary morning exercises, gymnastics, fitness, aerobics, shaping, athletic dancing, long walks, sport games give the body the required tone. The main thing – do not overdo it.
5. Proper rest and relax. You have to relax not only physically but also emotionally. Complete rest, 7 – 8 hours of sound sleep, a walk in the park, favorite hobbies, hot bath with essential oils and foam, soothing massage will benefit your immune system. Also, try to learn how to protect yourself from negativeemotions, how to switch to the positive. Stress cannot be avoided, so you should learn to react properly to it, not hurting the most precious thing - your health!
John Silva is an social blogger. His articles include education advice,career tips, jobs overview.
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