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Lets see the 10 important things that help you to boost your immunity.
#1 Keep yourself hydrated
Water is very important to make your body function normally as 70 % of our body is made up of water. You might have read or heard that we should drink at least 8 glasses of water per day.
But many people can find it difficult to drink so much of water in a day. So you can drink glass of warm water as soon as you wake up as your body is dehydrated while you are asleep.
Try avoiding caffeinated drinks and moderately drink alcohol as it weakens your immune system.
#2 Exercise
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Exercise can help you strength your immune system as it builds your resistance to fight the infection.
It improves overall blood circulation in your body ,body functions well when blood circulation is good.
Each cell in your body does its job well when your active physically.
Atleast 30 minutes of walking in a day is good for your body. Mixture of cardio and strength training shows wonders and helps making you strong and fit.
#3 Avoid Stress
Stress can weaken your immune system as your entire energy is not getting utilized for proper functioning of your body. You need to keep yourself happy and stress free to strengthen your immune system.
You need to do things that make you happy like read ,paint ,listen music etc. depending on your personal interest.
Too much stress makes your body produce too much cortisol which is stress hormone. The rise in cortisol lowers resistance of body to infections and leads to high blood pressure and insomnia
You can meditate for at-least 10 minutes daily so that you channelize your thoughts. Do deep breathing which can relax your body and system. Meditation lowers your heart rate and blood pressure and helps you relieve from stress and anxiety.
#4 Probiotics
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Probiotics helps you to boost your immunity. They are good bacteria present in your body that help to keep gut healthy.
Good bacteria helps to digest food, helps produce vitamins and destroy disease-causing cells. They are present in yogurt, fermented foods, dietary supplements, cottage cheese ,buttermilk ,banana, Jicama ,asparagus etc.
You can consume probiotics daily to boost your immunity and strength your immune system.
#5 Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps the proper functioning of immune system. It has various other benefits as well. Vitamin C is essential nutrient for healthy body.
Its naturally available in some fruits and vegetables, you can also take supplements of vitamin C which are available in market.
Orange, strawberries, spinach, red and green pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, tomatoes, potatoes, lemon, papaya and many citrus fruits are rich content of vitamin C.
#6 Garlic
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Garlic helps you to boost your immune system as it contains a compound called allicin. Its beneficial if you eat raw garlic, one-half of garlic clove daily. But if you find it difficult you can also roast and eat it.
#7 Harad (Chebulic Myrobalan)
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If you consume only the powder of harad it will help to only clean the bowels but if you consume this with combination of other things depending upon the season then it helps to boost your immunity. It helps you fill with energy and vigor.
#8 Golden milk
This milk with various combination of spices will help you boost your immunity. You can consume this daily to maintain your health instead of caffeinated drinks.
#9 Home Made Immunity Powder
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To prepare this immunity powder you need to take the following ingredients .
6tbsp fennel seeds
3tbsp coriander seeds
3 tbsp. cumin seeds
2tbsp cardamom
8-10 cloves
1 tbsp. pepper
Roast these ingredients on low flame for 5 minutes to increase shelf life and also to increase taste.
Let it cool then grind in a mixer and make fine powder of it. Add 6 tbsp of turmeric powder to it and 1 tbsp of dry ginger powder, 1/4th tbsp. of cinnamon powder to this mixture. Mix this well with grinded powder.
#10 Balanced Diet
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Balanced Diet helps you to boost your immune system and makes you stay healthy. Consume rainbow of fruits and veggies daily so that you get required nutrients and vitamins.
Different color fruits and vegetables are rich source of antioxidants which protect you against oxidative stress which helps you to build stronger immune system.
Take a diet which completes daily requirements of protein, carbs and fats. Avoid processed foods, sugar and beverages.
Conclusion
Healthy and clean body is a body with strong immune system. Taking good care of yourself helps you to boost your immunity. Be hygienic ,detox your body atleast once a month. Stay happy and laugh aloud, sleep well and exercise daily.
