WHO declared COVID-19 as a pandemic outbreak and since then it has been an alarming situation around the world. All the countries and their governments are constantly striving hard to combat the coronavirus. They are imposing lockdowns and releasing new sets of instructions every day for the people to follow. And the best part to see is that even the people are following all the rules and regulations properly. They are doing everything they can do at their best since we all know that this can happen to any of us. But there are many other things apart from this which we can do in order to deter the effects of this outbreak.
Whilst it is very important to maintain hygiene by washing hands for twenty seconds and sanitizing our surroundings; there are some things that need to be paid attention to. Yes, the main reason that this disease becomes fatal is our low immunity. Hence, we need to make sure that we keep working towards boosting our immune system so that our body is strong enough to fight against coronavirus.
The people who are suffering from diseases like hypertension, arthritis, heart problems, cancer, or hypertension need to take care of themselves for sure. It is because the symptoms of COVID-19 can aggravate the weakening of their immune system. Hence, here is a small guide of the ways in which we can help ourselves and our near ones to gain immunity so that we can fight against this outbreak.
Never Compromise with your Sleep
We all know how important our sleep is for us to live a quality life. It is a good time for the body to regulate brain activity and repair its damaged tissues. You need to make sure that you have a sleep of at least 7-8 hours a day. If you are compromising with your sleep, then remember that with it you are inviting a lot of other health problems also. Less sleep will deter the body from making the immunoglobulins which will create a negative on the immunity. Also, less sleep will affect the mechanism of the flu vaccine on your body.
Enrich your Diet with Vitamins
Food like veggies, fruits, milk, etc. play a huge role in maintaining our immunity and health. Make sure that you take a balanced diet that has the proper amount of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals in it. You need to take low carb diets in order to reduce the blood sugar level in diabetic patients. Apart from this also make sure that you have a proper intake of ascorbic acid as it helps in boosting the immunity. You can have different foods like tomato, broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper, spinach and many other green leafy vegetables that are good for you to help your body fight against the infections.
Apart from this, you can also add many supplements like omega 3 & 6 fatty acids in your diet by eating curd, fish, etc. Some other natural immunity boosters are turmeric, amla, ginger, flax seeds, melon seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
Do Not Forget Exercise
You should know that a good diet should always be preceded by a good exercise routine. Always remember to exercise on a daily basis as it will help you in releasing a lot of toxins. It is advised that you should exercise for more than 45 minutes every morning. If you haven’t started exercising yet, then it is better to start today. For more guidance on how to exercise, you can see a lot of YouTube channels and get an idea of what you can do to stay fit.
Keep Your Body Hydrated
For flushing away toxins from your body it is very important for you to stay hydrated. Not only this, but hydration also helps an individual in lowering the probability of flu. You need to drink at least 7-9 glasses of water every day. Apart from this, you can also have juices, coconut water, and citrus fruits to beat the virus with heat.
Do not Stress Yourself
These are the times when almost each of us is stressed due to many reasons. The anxiety is on the peak at this time and almost each of us is having a gut-wrenching time these days. You need to make sure that you don’t get stressed out a lot as this can be a problem for you. Here is how you can destress yourself and stay healthy all this while.
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Quit smoking or any other addictive substances
These bad habits like consuming alcohol, vaping, or smoking is the main reason that exerts stress on your internal organs. Therefore, do not engage in smoking and make sure that you increase the air capacity of your lungs. It is said that you need to work on this as this will increase your chances of fighting coronavirus.
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Do Meditation
A lot of stress can result in the release of a hormone known as cortisol which weakens your immune system and makes your body prone to infection. The best way to get rid of it is with meditation as it calms your nerves.
So, guys, these were some methods which you can follow to enhance the immunity of your body. We are today at the peak of the pandemic and hence need to start doing some work on our own also to ensure that we can stay safe.
