{"id":1090,"date":"2022-03-23T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.craigbudgen.com\/?p=1090"},"modified":"2022-03-20T17:24:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-20T17:24:28","slug":"3-ways-to-boost-immune-system-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craigbudgen.com\/3-ways-to-boost-immune-system-naturally\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways To Boost Your Immune System Naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Most of us understand the significance of keeping a healthy regimen that includes self-care activities to de-stress, eating a nutrient-dense diet, and exercising at least several times a week.<\/p>\r\n

Apart from having a clear skin, a healthy weight, and preventing long-term health issues such as diabetes and cancer, we also need to boost our immune system.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Our immune system can help keep viruses, bacteria, and toxins at bay, and prevents us from becoming ill.<\/p>\r\n

Immune systems help in removing infectious or unhealthy cells from our bodies and also regulate our response towards harmless activities.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In such a time when we are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, it is relevant that we look at natural ways of improving our immunity since a majority of people are unable to visit the gym and have adopted unhealthy habits.<\/p>\r\n

Below are simple ways you can do this:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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  1. Exercise Regularly<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Regular exercise minimizes the risk of getting bacterial and viral infections as well as developing chronic diseases such as heart diseases, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\r\n

    Exercise also increases the secretion of endorphins (feel-good hormones), which helps in stress management.<\/p>\r\n

    Regular exercise can help in improving our immune responses, while also minimizing our stress levels.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Adults are recommended to get at least 150 minutes or lower-intensity workouts such as cycling, jogging, or walking.<\/p>\r\n

    If you are into moderate-intensity exercises such as running, it is recommended you exercise at least 75 minutes each week.<\/p>\r\n

    You should also have 2-4 sessions of strength training each week.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    If you cannot go to the gym, go outside and workout.<\/p>\r\n

    This will boost your Vitamin D levels, reduce inflammation, lower your blood pressure, improve your mood, and support your immune system.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    1. Get Quality Sleep<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

      Our bodies regenerate and heal when we sleep, thus having adequate and quality sleep is essential to our immunity.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

      When we are asleep, our bodies produce and distribute immune cells, such as cytokines (responsible for regulating inflammation) and T cells (which regulate immune responses).<\/p>\r\n

      When you get inadequate sleep, your body may not produce enough immune cells, and your body may fail to protect itself against invaders, making you susceptible to diseases.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

      To get quality sleep, adults are recommended to have 7-8 hours of sleep.<\/p>\r\n

      You can also get better sleep by turning off electronics 2-3 hours before bed and avoiding stressful and violent books\/content or conversations before sleeping.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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      1. Moderate Your Alcohol Intake<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

        Drinking a lot of alcohol is associated with several negative health effects as well as a weaker immune system.<\/p>\r\n

        Alcohol is a diuretic, and it causes our bodies to remove fluids from our systems through the renal system (includes bladder, kidneys, and ureters) – which leads to the loss of essential minerals and nutrients from our bodies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

        According to an article published in Alcohol Research, drinking too much alcohol weakens a person\u2019s ability to fight infection and slows down recovery time.<\/p>\r\n

        Consequently, people who consume alcohol face a higher risk of getting certain cancers, acute respiratory distress syndrome, pneumonia, and alcoholic liver disease.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

        Thanks for reading, have a great day.<\/p>\r\n

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        Craig<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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