The immune system is
a system of biological structures and processes within an organism that
protects against disease. To function properly, an immune system must detect a
wide variety of agents, from viruses to parasites, worms and distinguish them from
the organism’s own health tissues. Your immune system protects you from disease
by preventing bacteria and viruses from entering the body. They work by
creating all sort of physical barriers to prevent such pathogens from gaining
access to your system. Your immune system does a great job of keeping you healthy
and preventing infections. Thus problems with the immune system can
leave you exposed to all sort of illness and diseases, it is important to
keep your immune system fired up and ready for all the day’s action. I'm going
to share with you some fast and easy methods to strengthen your immune system
quickly. Whether you think you have a strong or weak immune system these tips
will help you make sure your immune system is tough, and ready to ward off any
potential diseases, cold or flu viruses. These tips are very easy to follow,
but do require that you abide by them consistently to give yourself an immune
system boost.
1 Eat
Healthy
If you want to boost your immune system
and keep it strong, it is essential that you eat properly and healthy. This
means to eat regularly, and to eat things that are nutritious and beneficial to
your health. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables like broccoli, carrots and
grapefruits. Broccoli and carrots are great antioxidants, and grapefruits are
jam packed with natural vitamin C. It is also very important to avoid foods
with unnatural sugar such as soft drinks and candy.
2. Take
Immune System Boosting Supplements
Along with all of these immune system
boosting tips, it is also a good idea to take a diversified range of quality
supplements. I will list some of the best ones here that help strengthen your
immune system.
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Echinacea/Goldenseal
Echinacea
and goldenseal often come together. Their work is to boost the immune system,
so that when a virus hits, the system is more able to handle it. It is
important to take the supplement during times of wellness and increase intake
during times of imbalance.
·
Vitamin
Formulas
There
are several immune boosting vitamin formulas that you can add to water for a tasty fizzy drink, and there are also
sugar free forms for diabetics.
·
Osha
Root Tinctures
Osha
root is an excellent yet awful tasting way to boost immune system. Try to find
a tincture that includes echinacea, mullein leaf, licorice root, elecampane
root, oregano leaf, Irish moss and grindelia buds.
·
Grapeseed
Extract
Pure
Grapeseed extract is a potent way to prevent and fight disease. It helps fight
off bacteria that can weaken the immune system.
·
Green
Tea
Green
tea is a great immune system booster. Green tea contains antioxidant that help
keep your cells at their healthiest.
·
Homeopathic
Formulas
There
are many formulas with zinc, glycine and gluconate which some people use for
cold prevention. There are other homeopathic formulas that can be purchased
over the counter which are very helpful.
3 Regular
Exercises
One of the best and easiest ways to
boost your immune system is to exercise as often as possible. Things like
jogging, weight lifting, and active sports are great to do, especially during
the winter when we are more susceptible to colds and flu viruses. Keeping your
body active strengthens your ability to fight off disease, and gets your blood
flowing, which allows your body to produce natural antiviral properties.
4 Get
Good Sleep and Rest
Ensure that you’re getting adequate sleep and
rest. If you have a long day and then go to the gym, and stay up very late, you
are running down your body. Make sure you’re getting good sleep so that your
body is recuperated, and your system is boosted and ready to take on the next
day.
5
Avoid Alcohol & Smoking
This is an extremely important point.
No matter how much good food or supplements you take, if you smoke cigarettes
or drink too often, you WILL get sick. Smoking and drinking alcohol destroys
your fragile natural body defenses. Even if you boost up your immune system
over a long period of time, just a couple of drinks or smokes will bring it
right back down to a weak immune system. There are no two ways about it, you
have to avoid smoking and or drinking. This might not be easy if you’re a
seasoned smoker or drinker, but it is well worth the try.
6 Lead
a Healthy Clean Life
Staying clean and washing your hands
regularly may seem obvious, but a lot of people do forget. Don't forget to wash
your hands, it is easy. It is a fact that the majority of people get sick
because of being in public areas, as this makes you vulnerable to germs. If you’re
going to the gym or doing sports, don't forget to take a bath or shower as soon
as possible after, and to wash your clothes and equipment.
7 Try
to Avoid Stress
Stress is an immune system killer. You
may not realize it but all those stressful things that happen during your day
can run down your system. Try to avoid all unnecessary stressful moments. This
one can be hard to master but you'll love your life if you do.
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