Looking at the current state of what’s happening around, it’s very important for us to focus on building and supporting our immune system. Because a stronger immune system can help you fight various kinds of disease and health problems keeping you healthy throughout the year.  

It’s not an overnight change or a magic pill. Step by step, slowly you start progressing ultimately making it a part of your daily routine

There are many simple changes that can be made in your daily lives to incorporate these healthy habits. It’s not an overnight change or a magic pill. Step by step, slowly you start progressing ultimately making it a part of your daily routine. A lot of supplements are available in the market for this purpose but it's always a good option to do it naturally if you can. 

So here they go, simple steps to boost your immunity:

  1. Reduce the Sugar: Diseases like type 2 - diabetes, obesity, and heart problems are related to a high intake of sugar. And these diseases make the immune system very feeble and susceptible to different infections and health problems. So, try to choose natural sugars like fruits over processed sugar foods. 
  2. Stress: When you are tensed or worried it affects the immune system making it weaker. The stress hormone corticosteroid can suppress the effectiveness of the immune system  So find ways to keep your self calm and relaxed.  
  3. Vitamin D:  Sunshine not only helps in getting Vitamin D but also helps the nervous system to calm down helping in boosting the immune system. 
  4. Good Sleep: Make sure you get enough sleep to keep yourself fresh and boost your immunity. Because a good rest helps in repairing, restoring, and detoxifying the body.
  5. Add Probiotics to each meal: 80% of the immunity cells are in your gut, so very important to keep the gut healthy. Try to include these rich probiotics in your daily meal like cultured yogurt, Kombucha, or fermented vegetables. There are various kinds of ready Probiotic drinks available in the market too. 
  6. Filtered Water: Chlorine is a disinfectant that kills bacteria and we need to keep those good bacteria in our gut. Most of the water has added chlorine in them, making you more vulnerable to inflammation and allergies which would further weaker the immune system. There are various ways to filter the water at home with different options like over the top or under the sink filters. 
  7. Reduce intake of Alcohol: Drinking in moderation is accepted but if in superfluous it damages the immune system, reducing the body’s aptitude to fight the infection. The 2015-20 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advises women who choose to drink to have no more than once a day; men should consume no more than two drinks a day.
  8. Be Active: Very important to keep yourself moving like walking 30 min once in a day or cycling. Any physical activity upsurges the flow of many cells in our body that help fend off viruses and damaging bacteria, making our immune system strong.
  9. Eat your Greens:  Green veggies have a high level of antioxidants which help in keeping the body free from harmful radicals and detoxifies the body.  There are 3 most popular foods which are very high in their antioxidant properties, they are turmeric, raw cacao, and goji berries. Try to incorporate them into your daily meals. 
  10. Be Hydrated: Water is one of the most important elements of our body. It carries oxygen to every single cell and is effective in removing toxins from the body. Which helps in keeping the system clean and healthy. The best time to have water is first thing in the morning before you intake anything else.