How do you boost up your immune system? Boost immune system to lead a healthy life. Immunity is the ability of the body to resist illness. The factors which determine the immunity of a person are sleep, nutrition, stress, exercise and so on.
We are constantly exposed to all kinds of diseases in our daily life, the main reason for which could be pollution and our busy modern urban life style. There is too little time for proper eating, relaxation or exercise. So we get tired & easily become lethargic and get mentally depressed. These are the ways the body informs that the immune system is low and you have to boost up to lead a healthy life.
The factors which improve our immunity are:
1, Rest and Relaxation
Stress and exhaustion lowers the immune system and deteriorates health. Try to get plenty of sleep as it is the only time the body is able to restore energy and recharge itself. The mind is also refreshed during sleep. If you have a hectic work schedule try catching up on your beauty sleep on weekends and rejuvenate yourself. Relax yourself by a cool bath, listening to music or a body massage. Do not think of your work problems while relaxing.
Balanced meals help to keep your immune system in proper condition. Fresh fruits and vegetables should comprise a large part of your daily meals. Proper digestion is very important and can minimise the over all growth of fat which are harmful for the immune system as they encourage the growth of harmful toxins in our body. Poor digestion hinders the creation of certain enzymes and chemicals which leads to ageing. Take more proteins which could include pulses, nuts, fish, and meat. Yogurt is also good for health and aids in digestion. The valuable immune boosting nutrients are present in minerals and vitamins A, C & E which are easily available in carrots lemon, garlic etc. Eat smaller meals at regular intervals, which prevent your blood sugar from dipping or rising sharply. This affects the mood, body weight and both physical and mental functions.
3. Give up addictions
Smoking and drinking are the main addictions which are continued till old age and many people accept it as a part of life. Along with this too much of coffee and tea, that too on empty stomach loads your system with toxins and lowers your immunity. Caffeine and nicotine gives you a boost of energy but only for a short while. So instead of reaching out for a drink or a cigarette or coffee too often take a short walk, or drink cold water and splash some water on your face to boost you up.
4. Forget about the past and move on
Memories and past experiences may often make you feel bitter and you keep on blaming yourself for the mistakes made. To keep our immunity intact we must not allow such thoughts to plague our minds. If you do not get job satisfaction or you are fed up with personal relationships and experience a ‘stuck feeling’, don’t allow the frustration to grow. Be more tolerant and accept things as they are and make the best out of it. But do not break down and mirror yourself through other’s opinion. Do positive thinking and develop a positive immunity in yourself to protect yourself from all detrimental negative thoughts,
5. Live with nature
Greenery soothes the mind. So spend some time in natural environment where you can discover your own self and sort out your problems yourself. If you keep on running around doing your job meeting deadlines, taking care of your family and friends your immunity will reduce as you tire yourself out. Look at yourself; know yourself and your capabilities and creativity. Review your old hobbies and be happy in doing them. Happiness rejuvenates you and boosts up your immunity.
6. Laughter
Bring laughter into your life to enhance your immune system. Our happy state of mind has a strong influence system. If possible join “a laughing club” which exists in your neighbourhood. Many severe illness and disease can be cured with the help of laughter as it boosts up both your body and mind and a healthy spirit develops immunity
Partha Bagchi
Director- Stammering cure center
48, 23rd Main Rd, R.K Colony
Manjunath Colony, 2nd Phase
J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru- 560078
Phone: 098860 60037
