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t feels like we are under siege, trying to fight off something we can’t even see. Thankfully, that is exactly what our immune systems are designed for. Every day, they defend us against thousands of invisible enemies that threaten our health. There is evidence that nutrition and other lifestyle measures influence immune strength and susceptibility to infectious diseases, but whether these stand up to Covid-19 is not yet known. However, why not give your best defender a fighting chance and start supporting it.
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NOW MORE THAN EVER, BOOSTING OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD BE OUR TOP PRIORITY
Keep Your Immune System Healthy
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According to the Harvard School of Medicine, Your first line of defence is to choose a healthy lifestyle. Following general good-health guidelines is the single best step you can take towards naturally 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. ▪ Get adequate sleep. ▪ Do regular exercise. ▪ Manage stress through meditation, music, yoga or prayer. ▪ Eat a diet low in fat and rich in fruit and vegetables. ▪ Maintain a healthy body weight. ▪ Drink alcohol in moderation. ▪ Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently, wearing a mask and cooking meats thoroughly.
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Every part of your body – including your immune system – functions better when protected from environmental assaults and bolstered by healthy-living
Immune *Boosting Foods In addition to ensuring you have a healthy gut microbiome, it is advised to include the following nutrient-dense foods in your diet. Vitamin C rich foods: These include citrus fruits, red bell peppers, broccoli, spinach, papaya and kiwi. Vitamin C is thought to increase the production of white blood cells, which are key to fighting infection. Garlic: Its immune boosting properties seem to come from a heavy concentration of sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin. Garlic is thought to be anti-viral, anti-bacterial
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