CAN BOOSTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM HELP YOU PREVENT THE CORONAVIRUS INFECTION? The Immune system and the Susceptibility to the Coronavirus?
In this video I will be giving you the answer to that question and some tips on how to boost you immunity
Respiratory viruses like the(COVID-19) spread mainly from person-to-person , when droplets containing the virus get into your body through your eyes, nose or mouth.
Therefore following personal prevention practices of regular hand washing,
staying home if outing is n´t necessary,
social distancing
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Avoid touching your face.
Covering of your mouth and nose with a face cover when around others
are very crucial
Your immune system is your body’s defense against infections and other harmful invaders.
is made up of special cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect you
Without it, you would constantly get sick from bacteria or viruses. A Compromised ins may complicate or worsen the symptoms of any disease condition..
So your immune system does not determine whether you´ll get the coronavirus or not, rather it will help you fight it if infected.
The Natural killer cells and the cytotoxic T-cells are very crucial in destroying cells harboring viruses
They play an essential role in the defense against viruses, by promoting killing of virus-infected cells
Susceptibility:
Here are key factors that determines the state of your immune system,
age, genetics, disease condition, certain medications,- like treatment for cancer and organ transplant. smoking, alcohol, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, too little time out door, lack of exercise etc
Here are some healthy steps to HELP YOU boost your immune system
Nutrition when: Diet is key in boosting your ims, can support their immune system to work better.
WHEN we are nutrients deficient, our immune system weakens and the virus is strenghten to infect its host. Nutrients like vit c, e, and d with other trace element like zinc and selenium are key in boosting your ims
-so Eat more Fruits and veggess to help your body make more of the white blood cells you need to fight off infections.
-go for some nuts and seeds pack a lot of zinc, beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, and E, and other nutrients you need for a healthy body.
– foods gotten from plants are rich in fiber, which helps lower your body fat, and can also strengthen your immune response by promoting your gut health
-eat oily fish or other vit D rich food
Meat for iron and vit B12
Take Probiotic rich foods . Probiotics are often called “good” or “helpful” bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy
Regular exercise it promotes proper blood circulation and help your body fight disease causing viruses and bacteria.
GET QUALITY SLEEP: Your body releases certain proteins that help the immune system during sleep, called cytokines, only during sleep.
SPEND TIME OUTSIDE:
Sunlight HELPS energize special cells in your immune system called T-cells that help fight infection.
Also being outside has other benefits, like exposure to fresh air.
Also Many plants in the woods make phytoncides and other substances you breathe in that seem to bolster your immune function
Stress management: Uncontrolled stress level in the body may lead to having too much cortisol in your blood. And this opens the door for more inflammation, thereby lowering your immunity
In addition, stress decreases the body’s lymphocytes — the white blood cells that help fight off infection. The lower your lymphocyte level, the more at risk you are for viruses,
So your immune system, is very vital in helping you fight any virus or bacteria codition
becaues the immune system is activated when the sense any strange substance in the body
The immune system is the body’s defense against infections, made up of various organs, cells and proteins.
It has a vital role in protecting your body from harmful substances, germs and cell changes that could make you ill..
When compromised, the Immune system may complicate or worsen the symptoms of any disease condition, preventing your body from adequately fighting infections and diseases and also makes it easier to catch viruses and bacterial infections.Diet is key in boosting your ims, can support their immune system to work better.
What to eat can include
Fruits and vegetable,
fiber, helps the gut bacteria in the gut thereby boosting
oily fish vit D source
Meat for iron and vit B12
Probiotics. are life bacteria eg lactobacillus, lactococus, bifiddo bacterium, propionibacterium
Streptococus/themophilus
A variety of plant based food (fruits and vegetables, grains and legumes) is also an alternative as they creat a better enviroment for thes probiotic bacteria to grow
Stress management
Sleep
Excercise
