Boost Your Immunity

With the onset of the rains and changing weather, it is common for us to
fall sick, especially children. This happens when our immune system is not
strong enough to fight of infections.

The stronger our immunity, the faster we recover when we fall sick, and we
are less susceptible to catching infections.

Even the healthiest of people fall sick, when a stray virus or germ infects
a cell, but a healthy person’s immune system will be better equipped to
quickly destroy the virus or germ, allowing for a faster recovery.

If your immune system is weak, it will take longer for you to recover and
easier for you to fall ill.

A strong immune system wards of infections and diseases. In cases of cancer, the stronger the immunity,
the better the chance to fight it, and this applies to all diseases.

So what can you do to build a strong immune system?
 

Your first line of defense is to choose a healthy lifestyle. Following general good-health guidelines is the single best step you can
take toward keeping your immune system strong and healthy. Every part of your body, including your immune system,
functions better when protected from environmental assaults and bolstered by healthy-living strategies such as these:

• Don’t smoke.
  
  
• Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in saturated fat.
• Exercise regularly.
  
  
• Maintain a healthy weight.
  
  
• Control your blood pressure.
  
  
• If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
  
  
• Get adequate sleep.
  
  
• Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly.
  
  
• Get regular medical screening tests for people in your age group and risk category.
  
  
  Exercise: ( keep your blood circulation at it’s peak) – walk, run, skip,
  swim, yoga, weights, zumba, sports. It’s your choice, do something you
  like.
  
  Sleep: 7 hours minimum. Your immune system strengthens while you sleep.
  Your body needs rest to rejuvenate and repair itself, to stay strong.
  
  Eat: Besides eating regular small meals and staying hydrated, load up on
  foods rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C is responsible for strong immunity and a
  host of other functions which will require a separate mail to be written.
  
  Here is a list of foods that can build your immunity very quickly.
  
  Of course you have the option to pop a vitamin ( which you should only if
  your doctor advises), but otherwise you should be getting your vitamin C
  from natural foods.
  
  Green Peppers
  Citrus Fruits
  Strawberries
  Broccoli
  Tomato
  White and sweet potato
  Spinach, cabbage and cauliflower
  Cantaloupe
  Papaya
  Mango
  Watermelon
  Sprouts
  Pineapple
  Winter squash
  Almonds
  Walnuts
  Ginger
  Mushrooms
  Chicken Noodle soup/broth
  Yogurt
  
  Black pepper is a great immunity booster.
  
  Curcumin had direct connections to strongly  boosting immunity in a human being
  
  Excellent food: Hummus with vegetables and cucumber yogurt dip (served with
  veggie sticks). These two preparations are immunity boosters.
  
  Lastly the following foods, known as super foods will super charge your
  immune system in no time.
  
        1)      Garlic and onion
        2)      Green tea
        3)      Berries and Indian gooseberry ( amla)
        4)      Raw green peppers ( add to salads)
        5)      Curcumin and black pepper
  
  
  Make sure to include these foods in your daily food plan. Not only will it
  boost your immunity, but coincidentally all the foods above are great for your
  hair and skin (because they are Vitamin C rich foods)