The 6-suggestion guide for a natural immunity boost

Why bother depending on artificial supplements to boost your immunity when you can naturally get an even better result. All you gotta do is change a few, just a few of your habits. That’s right! Some things that you might be doing everyday, be it while asleep or awake might be affecting your immune system in a negative manner. As our older forefathers might say, “prevention is better than cure”. So, here’s listing down 6 simple ways in which you can keep a track of your habits and also boost your immune system; quite naturally!

Sleep plenty but don’t oversleep

If you’re somewhere in your mid-20s and 30s, then you know the value of a good night’s sleep. After all, no one likes cribbing about a sleepless night that in turn results in a bad day. Even though sleeping is perhaps the laziest activity, it is the most essential one too. When your body is in rest mode and asleep, it is fighting infections. Getting good quality sleep that is adequate to your body and mind needs helps build immunity that allows you to fight viruses and other potential diseases.

A healthy diet but don’t deprive yourself

Time and again we’ve heard that a healthy diet leads to a healthy mind. Perhaps what people miss out on is that a healthy diet also helps you get a healthy immune system. Now, as important as it is to eat mindfully and ensure that you are supplementing your body with plenty of greens, vegetables, fruits, grains and proteins; it is also equally important to treat yourself with your favourite foods now and then. A healthy diet is not about depriving yourself, but it is about making sure that your meals are well-balanced.

Hydrate with water, not soda

Water is an essential for the body and it performs many roles, but one of them is to support and build your immune system. You can say that water is the ultimate immunity booster. When your body is dehydrated, the circulatory system is directly affected and it slows down your immune system. Even when you aren’t doing any tedious tasks like exercising or sweating profusely, your body is still getting dehydrated by losing water through simple processes like breathing. Understand how much water your body requires every day and make sure you meet those requirements. Remember, no other watery drinks can replace water.

Minimise stress but don’t get lazy

Whether it is an instantaneous moment of stress, or something that has been building up overtime, stress can severely damage your immune system. Whenever your body and mind tend to cope up with this moment of stress, it takes a lot out of your immune system and hence, increases risks to your health. Of course, the amount and response to stress is different in any person but it is definitely important to identify this stress and find your solution for it. Breathing exercises, self-care or even spending some time with yourself can help gain control of stress.

Exercise regularly but don’t overdo it

Since we’re already speaking of stress, one of the best ways to de-stress is by exercising. When we do any kind of physical exercise, our body releases endorphins that help us enhance overall circulation and gain clarity in mind (reduce the stress). Now, you don’t have to go all gaga and become a term popularly known as “gym freak” but rather, make sure that you get the exercise required by your body specifically. Stimulate your immune system by doing 30-minutes of light exercise, or take a walk, maybe dance to a couple songs; the choices are plenty.