COVID aside, having a healthy Immune system is good for everyone’s health and makes you less likely to become ill or if you do it helps your body to cope better.
Garlic: is well-known for its ability to boost the immune system. The most benefit comes from ideally eating one-half of a raw garlic clove daily.
Vitamin C-rich foods: Vitamin C is known to boost immunity such as oranges and broccoli.
Antioxidants: Stress can lead to lowered immunity and make you more prone to illness. Colorful fruits and vegetables including berries, carrots and spinach have antioxidants that protect you against oxidative stress, which translates to a stronger immune system.
Sleep: Yes, it’s easier said than done — you need seven to eight hours of quality sleep each night to fight off infection.
Meditation: Even five minutes a day of guided meditation, or simply sitting quietly and focusing on your breath, can make a difference. Meditation lowers your heart rate and blood pressure and reduces anxiety. Plus, it’s calming. So it’s not surprising that it also helps you sleep.
Exercise: Exercise increases your resilience so you can fight off infection and our bodies function better when we are physically active every day.” Carve out at least 10 minutes a day, ideally 30 minutes.
A positive mindset is vital for health and well-being. Research shows that positive thoughts reduce stress and inflammation and increase resilience to infection — while negative emotions can make you more susceptible to the common cold and flu.
Stay Safe and Keep Healthy!
