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.

2. Good Nutrition

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

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An overall change in lifestyle is also necessary to remain healthy. This includes regulated healthy dietary habit, regular walking, exercise and a free mind. You can also change your life the way you are living now to a better one for the rest of your life.

1. Fix your goal an achievable and specific one. Make a schedule of regular diet and exercise and make it possible to follow it at the same time everyday.

2.Whatever form of exercise you are doing may be walking, cycling or free hand exercise, enjoy doing them and love to do them. It’s not good that somebody is forcing you to do them. Always keep in mind you are doing it for yourself, your health, your present and future. It should be do – or die situation for you.

3. Regular meals at a fixed time is necessary as your body system gets accustomed to it. By maintaining this regularity the entire body system functions properly.

4. Self motivation is the best strategy to bring your weight under control. Any force from the family or teasing from others will not help you in any way. Strong commitment from within yourself will charge you up to reach your goal of weight loss. You should understand the gain from these efforts. Otherwise inactivity will pull you down and problems may occur

5. Follow the principle of ‘Divide and Conquer’. Set a small goal,  I will try to follow the diet plan, exercise for 15 minutes and have my favourite food once a week’. Follow this for one month. In the next month slowly increase the time for exercise to 30 minutes. Starting with a big jump is not a wise step. If it fails, you may lose your enthusiasm. So be slow but steady.

6. According to a study report “80% of heart attacks are preventable by life style modifications when initiated early in life”. So to get a healthy life start your corrective steps now only.

7. In the World scenario, more and more people are changing their life style but ultimately being dissatisfied, they cannot return to their original life. According to a report by the World Watch Institute more than 25% of the world’s people now enjoy the life style, which belonged to the affluent class previously. By adopting this life style obesity debt time pressure increased making their life miserable. The ‘State of the World 2004’ commented that about 1.7 billion people have entered into a ‘High Consumer Class’ adopting their diets, own transport and other lifestyle previously enjoyed by the people of America, Europe and Japan. Reports says “Higher levels of obesity and personal debt, chronic time shortage and a degraded environment are all signs that excessive consumption is diminishing the quality of life for many people”.

8. Harmony of self and the environment should be the primary purpose of life. This comes from eating the right food, making your mind free from anger, jealousy, hatred, bitterness, unhealthy competition, etc. and get the right balance between body and mind by regular exercise meditation and relaxation.

9. The choice of food makes all the difference. Plenty of fruits, vegetables, milk and light healthy cooked food keeps your mind peaceful. A healthy mind can live only in a healthy body. But regular eating of read meat, oily stuffy dishes may make you short tempered angry and irritated.

10. Make sure you are consciously taking a decision to life style changes and place it as a priority. It takes a lot of dedication to change your life style for the rest of your life.

11. Avoid food craving – Distract your mind from eating something. Make yourself busy with some creative and positive work till your desire disappears.

12. Record your weight from time to time and compliment yourself for every event of weight loss however small it may be. At least you are moving in the right direction of losing weight.

13. Don’t eat to beat the stress – You may not be knowing that you are munching something always from time to time. This comfort in eating is called ‘Psychological Hunger*. It arises from stress, boredom, frustration and many other disturbances.

14.Food is a source of comfort to many people. According to a Clinical Psychologist “Any psychological disturbance in an individual leads him to seek food as a solace.  Food rich in carbohydrates secrete a chemical substance – endorphin which is described as a mood upper”.

15. To avoid this overeating, you may compliment yourself and others to buy a perfume or clothing rather than always eating in a restaurant. Engage yourself into any creative hobby or activity or play outdoor games with small children to keep yourself focused.

ParthaBagchi – Director
Stammering cure center
48, 23rd Main Rd, R.K Colony
Manjunath Colony, 2nd Phase
J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078
+91-80-2658 8204 Ph: +91 98860 60037
Email: parthabagchiscc@gmail.com

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