COVID-19 has affected communities around the world. By now, you know to wash your hands with soap, refrain from touching your face, and avoid contact with sick individuals. These steps can help us avoid contact with the virus, but what else can we do? Studies show that our diet and lifestyle choices greatly impact our health, and a strong immune system can help us stay healthy.
Your immune system works hard to fight off viruses and harmful bacteria. During the pandemic, having a reliable immune system has become all the more important. Tips for staying healthy during this time includes having a strong immune system.
- Get enough sleep
Too little sleep hurts your immune system more than you may think. Little sleep and an irregular sleep schedule decrease our production of T cells that fight diseases. Increase your odds of fending off illness by allowing yourself a solid 7 to 8 hours of shut-eye every night.
- Eat more plants
People who eat more plants have been shown to have more effective white bloody cells when compared to people who eat fewer plants. Eat as many plants as possible, and minimize your intake of alcohol, sugar, animal protein, animal fat, and processed foods. By eating those foods, you suppress your immune system and become exposed to harmful side effects. Focus on eating whole plant foods to boost your immune system and lower the risk of illness.
- Manage stress
If you constantly feel stressed, you could be harming your immune system. To manage it, get more active, meditate, laugh more, connect with others, practice yoga, keep a journal, seek counseling, and do more of what makes you happy. Another great way to lower stress is to eat more plants. A plant-based diet can lower stress and improve your mood.
- Exercise often
Exercise not only benefits our physical and mental health. Ensure that you are exercising three to five times a week and are working up a sweat each time. Not only will this get you feeling good, but exercising boosts immunity so that you are more able to fight off harmful viruses.
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