{"id":2355,"date":"2017-01-30T09:30:39","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T09:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.adityabirlahealth.com\/?p=2355"},"modified":"2024-11-07T17:50:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T12:20:51","slug":"7-simple-tips-to-strengthening-your-immune-system-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2017\/01\/30\/7-simple-tips-to-strengthening-your-immune-system-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Tips For Immune System Strengthening In Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

A strong and thriving immune system is probably the most important element of a healthy body. Your immune system is what safeguards you against harmful, invading micro-organisms. Without it, even a common cold could result in a visit to the hospital.<\/p>\n

The winter months are\u00a0when most ailments like the flu, viral fever,\u00a0and colds do their rounds and with these illnesses in the air, a strong immunity is your best bet. Here are some ways you can make sure you\u2019re doing your bit to stay healthy.<\/p>\n

1. That \u2018Gut\u2019 feeling is important<\/h2>\n

75% of our immune system actually lives in our digestive tract. Probiotic foods<\/a> that contain \u201cgood\u201d bacteria, such as yoghurt, will help to nourish your digestive tract thereby enhancing your immune system.<\/p>\n

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2. Drink lots of fluids<\/h2>\n

In the cold weather, most of us don’t feel very thirsty which leads to dehydration. Drinking a lot of water helps your kidneys remove toxins from your body. If you don’t drink enough water, the build-up of toxins can potentially weaken your immune system.<\/p>\n

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3. Exercise and exorcise that laziness<\/h2>\n

Winters tend to make us feel\u00a0lazy, so find a way to keep yourself motivated. Research has shown that regular exercise strengthens your immune system and helps fight off bacterial and viral infections. An early morning walk can give you your daily dose of exercise and also cover your vitamin D<\/a> quota for the day.<\/p>\n

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4. Cut back on sweets<\/h2>\n

Studies showed that when people consumed six tablespoons of sugar, be it in the form of sugary sodas, orange juice, etc., their white blood cells lost their ability to fight off infections. In fact, they stayed that way for several hours.<\/p>\n

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5. Wash (and dry) your hands often<\/h2>\n

With the amount of illness in the air, be mindful to wash your hands before and after you eat or drink anything. If you\u2019re forced to be in the presence of someone who is down with the flu, it\u2019s best to sanitize your hands often. Germs tend to cling to wet surfaces, so dry your hands and change wet towels often.<\/p>\n

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6. Get enough sleep<\/h2>\n

Research shows that people who got less than seven hours of sleep were three times more likely to get a cold than those who had eight hours of sleep. You don\u2019t want your immune system taking a snooze when it\u2019s supposed to be on guard; so be sure to rest well.<\/p>\n

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7. Use spices and herbs<\/h2>\n

Spices and herbs, like turmeric, garlic, ginger, and cinnamon, can work wonders towards preventing and even healing a cold. Similarly, foods rich in vitamin C do the same. Try and add these to your daily diet as much as possible.<\/p>\n

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These are just a few of the tips that help build your immune system. Follow these simple tips and you\u2019ll have a strong defense system, ready to fight off germs throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Source – prevention.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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