Little Steps: Keeping Your Immune System Up
1. The first line is to follow" general good-health guidelines" ,it can take you toward keeping your immune system strong and healthy. such as these:1. Don’t smoke.2. Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in saturated fat.3. Exercise regularly.4. Maintain a healthy weight.5. Control your blood pressure.6. If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.7. Get adequate sleep.8. Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly.9. Get regular medical screening tests for people in your age group and risk category2. Many products on store shelves claim to boost or support immunity.1. .Yogurt2. . Oats and Barley3. .Garlic3. ExerciseA regular exercise program is about much more than weight loss and muscle strength. Physical activity, even just brisk walking, can enhance your antibody and natural T cell response. Research shows that people who exercise are about half as likely to catch a cold as those who do not, and even if they do catch a cold, their symptoms tend to be much less4. SleepA lack of sleep will weaken your immune system, not only reducing T cells but also impacting levels of proteins called cytokines. Research shows that your risk rises significantly if you sleep for under seven hours a night, and the less you sleep, the more likely you are to weaken immune.5. No StressTaking a stroll through a nature preserve, curling up in your favorite chair with a good book, having lunch with a dear friend … all of these are ways to help keep your immune system in top working order because they help you relieve stress..
