{"id":11106,"date":"2020-06-12T19:00:12","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T23:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tolic.com\/9-tips-to-strengthen-your-immune-system\/"},"modified":"2023-05-08T11:34:51","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T15:34:51","slug":"9-tips-to-strengthen-your-immune-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tolic.com\/en\/9-tips-to-strengthen-your-immune-system\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Tips to Strengthen your Immune System"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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It’s important to boost your immune system, and much more now!<\/span><\/p>\n

Our immune system is our first barrier of defense against any illness, including COVID-19. This system constantly defends us. In the face of this pandemic, we must reinforce it by taking extraordinary measures. Yes, you heard it right. It is just a matter of adding a little \u201cextra\u201d to your daily life. Sounds difficult? Of course not!<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some tips to boost your immune system extraordinarily:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. <\/span><\/span>Check your medications<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are taking medications, your first measure is their side effects, as some are immunosuppressants. Consult your doctor about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. <\/span><\/span>Get vaccinated<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep your vaccinations up to date; doing so regularly is another form of prevention. It is advisable to get vaccinated every season.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. <\/span><\/span>Keep a healthy weight<\/span><\/p>\n

Being overweight doesn\u2019t help at all, and makes us more vulnerable to various illnesses. Getting closer to our ideal weight is healthy!<\/span><\/p>\n

4. <\/span><\/span>Control alcohol<\/span><\/p>\n

Drinking alcohol excessively suppresses the immune system. In addition, it alters sleep and hormone levels, and increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. <\/span><\/span>Don’t use drugs<\/span><\/p>\n

These have a very dangerous immunosuppressive effect. Depending on the type of drug, they can lead to cardiovascular problems, asthma and infections.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. <\/span><\/span>Don’t smoke<\/span><\/p>\n

Tobacco weakens the immune system and causes respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. All types of cigarettes cause lung disease!<\/span><\/p>\n

7. <\/span><\/span>Exercise<\/span><\/p>\n

The best measure to boost your immune system is at least 3 hours of exercise weekly. Sedentarism is harmful.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. <\/span><\/span>Sleep<\/span><\/p>\n

When we sleep, we create antibodies that defend our body. Therefore, it is essential to respect the eight hours of sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. <\/span><\/span>Feed your defenses<\/span><\/p>\n

A balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle will allow you to always be at your best.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what happens when you get the common cold?<\/span><\/p>\n

Colds are a great indication of the health of the immune system. Having cold symptoms is often a warning to check your habits and make changes to strengthen your defenses. However, sometimes colds happen through contagion, which is sometimes inevitable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Normally, colds do not have serious consequences, but there are other viruses, like COVID-19 or influenza, that do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Older people and those with pre-existing medical conditions are at higher risk for complications. Therefore, it is always necessary to take hygienic measures, to strengthen our immune system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Feed your immune system!<\/span><\/p>\n

The nutrients listed below favor the production of the defensive cells of the body. We recommend a diet composed of foods rich in: vitamins and minerals, and without refined sugars or saturated fats.<\/span><\/p>\n

This involves eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, and fish, meat, legumes, and seeds. In addition, you should always hydrate properly daily.<\/span><\/p>\n

You should drink half your weight in ounces; that is, if you weigh 150 pounds, you would consume 75 ounces of water daily.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vitamins<\/span><\/p>\n

They are all important!<\/span><\/p>\n