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How to Boost Your Immune System
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Your immune system does a magical job in keeping you healthy by defending you against many disease causing microorganisms. Sometimes however, a germ can invade successfully and make you unwell. Is there scope to intervene and make your system stronger?The idea of boosting your immune system has left many nutritionists and researchers eager to find out more. Can you boost your immune system by?
- Improving your diet;
- Taking nutritional supplements;
- Making lifestyle changes.
Researches are continually exploring the ideas of the effects of diet, exercise, psychological stress and exercise and the role it plays in the health of the immune system.
Diet
The diet greatly effects immune system. Dietary factors such as a high intake of sugars, a low nutritional intake. A dietary intake of whole foods consisting of the important nutrients such as antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, will enhance the immune function.Adopt healthy living strategies
Your first line of defence in building a healthy immune system is to choose a healthy lifestyle. By doing this, you are providing yourself with the best opportunity toward keeping your immune system healthy and strong. These guidelines are as follows:- Do not smoke;
- Eat a diet that includes a range of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, healthy fats, poultry, fish, meat;
- Exercise regularly;
- Maintain a good level of vitamin D;
- Maintain a healthy weight;
- Control your blood pressure;
- Drink alcohol only in moderation;
- Get adequate sleep.
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