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As you know, the job of protecting your body from dangerous pathogens is done by your immune system. It remains forever loyal to you by ferociously fending off foreign bodies. But sometimes, your devoted companion may not have enough capacity to fight the big shots of the pathogen family. So you need to do your part in taking care of your body and immune system to give it the much-needed strength. Here are a few tips that can help you fine-tune your immune system without any aid from medications.

1. Healthy diet

What you need is a diet that stocks your body up with antioxidants. Antioxidants help in neutralizing free radicals that are known to cause damage to DNA and the immune system. Steer clear of food items that contain unsaturated fats and switch to saturated fats. That means replacing your regular cooking oils with healthy alternatives like sunflower oils, adding omega-3 fatty acids to your diet, etc. Garlic and ginger have shown incredible effects in boosting the immune system. The former possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties while the latter is a natural anti-inflammatory. Increase water intake and reduce the use of sugary drinks to prevent infections.

2. Regular exercise

Studies have shown that people who exercise regularly tend to have a lower risk of being susceptible to pathogens. Regular physical activity can help in building a type of white blood cells called T cells in the bloodstream that can significantly boost the immune system. But you have to be careful not to overdo it, for intense activities can cause damage to the immune system, leaving you more prone to viral infections. If you are into power exercises, using supplements that contain antioxidants can help in countering this effect.  

3. Managing your stress levels

According to a recent research, stress has been found to have a significant impact on one’s immunity. If you work in a stressed environment on a daily basis, chances are that you are more vulnerable to falling prey to illnesses. Stress releases a hormone called cortisol which is a natural suppressant of immune cells. Make sure that you decompress every day and find out ways to blow off the steam. You can resort to meditation and yoga, seek help from a therapist, or use products like green tea, which will help in calming the nerves.

4. Get more sleep

Getting 8 hours of sleep can do wonders to the strength of your immune system. A healthy sleep cycle is necessary to maintain a sound immune system. It will replenish the blood cells responsible for the immunity of the body and make the immune system more robust. If you have trouble sleeping, engaging in a few minutes of meditation just before sleep can help. Aromatherapy is a new way to help you sleep well and good. You can take a bath in water infused with essential oils or use diffuser oils to spread a soothing fragrance around your room.

5. Herbal infusions

Making herbal infusions a part of your daily diet is a great way to boost your immune system. They contain only 100% natural ingredients and form one of the best natural ways to keep your immune system strong and supple. You can use infusions made from violet leaf, comfrey leaf, linden flowers, nettle, oatstraw, red clover, or mullein leaf. You can also add mint or any other seasoning herbs to the infusions for a calming effect. They are very easy to make and you can store them to use later as well.

Make sure that you take good care of your immune system just the way it cares for your body. Stick to a healthy diet and exercise regularly to keep your immune system in fine shape. Try yoga and meditation to keep yourself calm and happy, so that your immunity can grow happily.