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Boost your Immunity against Coronavirus.
Boost your Immunity against Coronavirus Improve Your Diet • The food you eat plays a key aspect in determining your overall health and immunity. Eat low carb diets, as this will help control high blood sugar and pressure. • A low carb diet will help slow down diabetes and focus on a protein-rich diet to keep you in good shape. Source: www.narayanahealth.org Don’t Compromise on Sleep • Good snooze time for 7-8 hours is the best way to help your body build immunity; lesser sleep will leave you tired and impair your brain activity. • The lack of sleep will prevent the body from resting and this will impair other bodily functions that will have a direct impact on your immunity. Source: www.narayanahealth.org Stay Hydrated • Drink up to 8-10 glasses of water every day, to stay hydrated. Hydration will help flush out the toxins from the body and lower the chances of flu. • Other alternatives include juices made of citrus fruits and coconut water, to beat the heat. Source: www.narayanahealth.org Don’t Skip on Exercise • A good diet should be followed by an exercise routine. Remember to exercise regularly; even light exercise will go a long way in releasing the toxins from your body. Source: www.narayanahealth.org Destress Yourself • Too much stress releases the hormone known as cortisol, which impairs your response to immediate surroundings and makes your body susceptible to infections; you are left feeling constantly anxious. Source: www.narayanahealth.org Avoid Smoking, alcohol and other addictive substances • Certain habits like smoking, vaping, alcohol consumption and substance abuse have a direct correlation between weakened body and respiratory illnesses. • Engaging in smoking and vaping is proven to weaken your lung capacity and destroy the cells lining your respiratory tracts, these cells are crucial to fight viruses that enter through your nasal orifices. Source: www.narayanahealth.org SUPPLEMENTS AND IMMUNITY BOOSTING FOODS Vitamin C • This vitamin is a crucial participant in the army of immunity. It helps prevent the common cold. It acts as a powerful antioxidant and protects against damage induced by oxidative stress. Source: www.narayanahealth.org Vitamin D • Vitamin D supplements have a mild protective effect against respiratory tract infections. Most people are deficient in Vitamin-D, so it’s best to consult with a doctor about taking a Vitamin D supplement to boost immune response. Source: www.narayanahealth.org Zinc • Zinc is a vital component to WBC (white blood corpuscles) which fights infections. Zinc deficiency often makes one more susceptible to flu, cold and other viral infections. It is advisable to take a zinc supplement, especially for older people. Source: www.narayanahealth.org Turmeric and Garlic • The bright yellow spice, Turmeric, contains a compound called curcumin, which boosts the immune function. Garlic has powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties which enhances body immunity. Source: www.narayanahealth.org
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