Strengthening Your Immune System

Strengthening Your Immune System

While this may seem like an uncommon piece of information, there is value in reminding oneself that a strong immune system is absolutely essential for fighting off infections and health problems of all kinds. The immune system is THE SYSTEM we have for staying healthy. So let's look at a few tips that we can use boost that system to help us stay strong, young, fit and energized.

Tip number 1: get enough sleep each and every night.

Now the amount of sleep your body needs depends upon your particular circumstances, but many experts recommend getting between 7 and 8 hours.

Studies - and personal experience - have verified that an adequate amount of sleep is necessary for health, vitality, clarity of mind and a strong immune system. Don't believe it? Think about the last time you had a cold, or the flu, or some other seasonal ailment. What did you most want to do? Lie down, close your eyes, and sleep most likely. Those of you stuck at work (because you can't take the day off) when sick know how the urge to sleep seems to magnify as the day progresses. For most people the urge to sleep when sick is perfectly naturally and your body's way of marshaling its forces to fight back the infection. Listen to it (whenever possible).

Tip number 2: exercise and workout regularly.

Regular exercise is an essential part of a healthy life and a strong immune system. People who are active and workout on a fairly regular basis accrue many benefits - including being sick less often and with less severity.

Tip number 3: dump the bad habits.

Which habits? Well, most of us have plenty, but the ones we have in mind are things that have a proven detrimental effect on your health - things like smoking, overeating, drugs, too much alcohol, etc.

Each of the above weakens the immune system in one way or another - why tax your immune system with poisons you don't really need?

Tip number 4: good personal hygiene

You may have heard the saying that "cleanliness is next to godliness." Well it's true! This is especially self evident when one considers that your skin - the part of your body you're most likely to wash and try to keep clean - is itself part of the immune system! Just think about how many times in one day you may be coming into contact with people, animals or objects that may be less than savory because of an infection or bacteria. Naturally, we are immune to a large number of infections - but not all. So best to wash on a regular

Tip number 5: eat healthy

Eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, cut down on sugar, processed foods, starchy carbs, and make sure you get enough vitamins and minerals in your diet. Face it, we are what we eat. If we eat healthy, we will be healthy.

Well that about does it for today!

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