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Strategies for Staying Healthy and Keeping Your Immune System Strong

August 17, 2021 by Liz Carter

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Strategies for Staying Healthy and Keeping Your Immune System Strong

The immune system is influenced by a number of factors, and we need a well-structured plan when trying to strengthen it. In order to boost the immune system, we need to exercise regularly, eat a well-balanced diet, manage stress, get enough sleep, and reduce exposure to environmental pollutants and products with harsh ingredients. Remember, a healthy lifestyle is equal to strong immunity. 

Take Care of Your Mental Health

Psychological and physical health are connected and influence one another. Studies confirm that the immune system is associated with the functionality of the central nervous system, it appears that they affect one another which could explain why stress, depression, and other similar problems can impair immune response and vice versa.

Environmental Influences 

We rarely take the time to think about the influence of the environment on our health and wellbeing. The truth is that our environment has a substantial impact on the functionality of the immune system. To strengthen immunity, it is important to reduce exposure to environmental influences. Start by ditching products with harsh ingredients and opting for natural alternatives. Spend more time outdoors, especially in areas with fresh, clean air.

Healthy Hygiene Habits

Everything we do can either strengthen the immune system or weaken it. Hygiene plays a huge role here as it is the first line of defense against germs and other invaders which would wreak havoc on our immunity. Instead of reacting to symptoms of infection, it’s better to protect it, and the best way to do so is to modify hygiene habits. It is highly recommended to wash hands with soap and water before handling food and after using the bathroom.

Change your Diet and Exercise Regularly

Nutrition is vital for our health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, unhealthy dietary patterns indicated by trans fats, sugar-laden products, and heavy intake of processed foods are widely popular today. These foods do not supply our body with much-needed nutrients; it needs to remain healthy. Overweight or obesity, increased diabetes and heart disease risk, and a weakened immune system are just some of the many problems linked to unhealthy nutrition. A growing body of evidence confirms that nutrition is a critical determinant of immune responses.

Getting Enough Sleep

We have become a sleep-deprived society. Most people do not get the necessary seven to nine hours of sleep. It’s needless to mention a regular sleep pattern is nonexistent. Getting enough sleep is vital for a strong and healthy immune system, studies confirm. A study from the Journal of Experimental Medicine found a mechanism that links sleep to the functioning of the immune system. A good night’s rest can boost the effectiveness of certain specialized immune cells called T cells. These particular cells contribute to the immune response of the body when a potentially dangerous foreign body enters.

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