We live in a community surrounded by many bacteria and viruses and it's true that anytime, we can get ill because of these. Our body is always susceptible with many viruses but with the help of our immune system, we can get rid of getting viral infections.
Our immune system has a special way of evolving and adapting to neutralize bacteria and viruses that are not native to our body. But we should also consider that these foreign bacteria and viruses have also their way of evolution and adaptation so it is best for us to keep our immune system at its highest state.
The best way to keep our immune system strong is to follow a healthy lifestyle. Here are some natural ways on how to boost your immune system.
1. Have enough and regular sleep. Lack of sleep can weaken your immune system. Those people who are not getting enough sleep are more likely to get viral infections as explained by Mayo Clinic.
2. Lemon, honey, ginger and turmeric combo. Mixing these in a warm water as a drink will give you an instant boost of your immune system. These organic products are rich in antioxidants that helps you fight many diseases and viruses.
3. Eat fiber rich oats. This enhances your immune system in responding to different kinds of viruses. Oats contain beta-glucan that can improve your immune system's performance.
4. Eat some garlic. Garlic is commonly used as a scent and flavor enhancer in some cooked foods but garlic is also known to have the antibacterial and anti-infection properties. Garlic contains allicin, an organosulfur compound good for immune enhancement and it fights cancer too.
5. Drink some tea. According to Livestrong, teas are natural herbal drinks that can help enhance the immune system. Like chamomile tea, it has a chemical compound that helps your body produce more macrophages and B-lymphocytes which are part of white blood cells that fights infection.
6. Avoid smoking. Smoking cigarettes can lower down our immune system according to Michael Roizen, MD. It can cause inflammation in some areas where our immune system becomes less effective.
7. Get some time to walk under the heat of the sun. As we have all known, sunlight directly hitting our skin produces vitamin D. 10-15 minute walk under the sun is enough. People who are getting respiratory illness have found to have less vitamin D in their system.
8. Eat vegetables and fruits. These are foods rich in nutrients. Eating fruits and vegetables have always proven by health experts to improve one's immune system. Eat different variety of fruits and vegetables every week for a healthier you.
