Boosting your immune system seems to be a very popular idea in consumers minds. They may ask, “how can I stop getting sick?” It is very hard to do, but it is not impossible. Boosting the immune system takes a lot of discipline and ability to not have bad habits. A healthy immune system can defeat invading pathogens and bacteria. Some changes in your life might just boost your immune system and make you get sick less often!
A few key actions to consider are to stay away from smoking cigarettes or any sort of tobacco product, eat a high volume of fruits and vegetables, exercise daily, maintain a healthy weight, do not over consume alcohol, get enough sleep, and try to lower stress levels.
Diet
If you are deficient in eating healthy foods and consuming essential nutrients and vitamins such as zinc, selenium, iron, copper, folic acid, and vitamins A, B6, C, and E. When deficient in these vitamins, it can put you at risk of getting sick. If your diet does not incorporate enough of these, then you may want to think about taking a multivitamin to fulfill those minerals. You’ll want to be consume the following: citrus fruits, red bell peppers, broccoli, garlic, ginger, spinach, yogurt, almonds, turmeric, green tea, papaya, kiwi, poultry (chicken), sunflower seeds, and shellfish.
Multi-Vitamins
Try our Ultra Multivitamin to receive all the nutrients you are missing out on in your diet to help your immune system!
Sleep
Those who are short on sleep have a higher chance of getting sick. If one is getting enough sleep they will not increase their stress hormones and are well protected against illnesses. Additionally, less sleep can lead to more inflammation in the body.
Exercise
START EXERCISING! Any type of exercise will decrease your chances of being ill. Activities like walking, running, jogging, biking, swimming, lifting weights, and hiking are important to a healthy immune system.
Connection
Having strong relationships and a solid social life is good for your immune system. Now, that doesn’t mean go drink 20 beers with friends, it means that those who feel connected to friends get less sick than those who are often alone. Make connections and have fun! Smile and be stress free!
