How Do You Build A Healthy Immune System?

The body’s natural immune system does a superb job of helping fight disease-causing germs. However, as good as the immune system is, it can fail at times, allowing germs to invade and cause illness.

While the effectiveness of boosting your immune system with lifestyle changes and vitamins is still being debated, that doesn’t mean a healthy natural lifestyle can’t help.

There are many types of research exploring the effects of diet, exercise, stress, supplements and vitamins to help build a healthy immune system. Lucky for us, building a naturally healthy immune system is easy. Here are a few suggestions.

10 Simple Ways To Build A Healthy Immune System

Drink more water

Start your immune system cleanup by drinking plenty of water. Water hydrates and cleans impurities from the body. Consume about 2 liters of water each day.

Build up good bacteria

Build up good bacteria to keep the bad bacteria out. Increase good bacteria by eating plenty of organic yogurt and kefir with live, active cultures. In addition, new studies suggest that gardening, specifically digging in the soil, can increase good bacteria and other healthy organisms that naturally boost your immune system. The vitamin D you absorb from the sun, and the organic vegetables you might grow are an added bonus!

Eat a well-balanced diet

Your body needs healthy nutrition to fight infections. A diet rich in healthy proteins, complex carbohydrates and fresh, organic fruits and vegetables will boost your immune system. Protein is essential for cellular repair. Good sources include legumes, eggs, fish and poultry and dairy products. Most vegetables are filled with vitamins, beta carotenes, and antioxidants. Squeeze lemon juice into your water for a dose of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant.

Get the proper amount of restful sleep

Your immune system works hard while you rest. Sleep recharges the body and your mind. It improves your mood, balances female hormones and clears your thinking.

Get plenty of exercise

Try to do some type of physical activity every day. Getting outside to exercise boosts your mood and strengthens your heart and bones as well.

Vitamins, minerals, and herbs

Supplement your diet with vitamins, minerals, and herbs. Herbs such as garlic, barberry, black walnut, cinnamon, clover, ginger root, oregano, thyme, and turmeric can potentially kill foreign germs in your immune system. Acai, green tea, pomegranate, cranberry, and blueberry are antioxidant-rich fruits.

Wash your hands regularly

Clean hands are important in protecting your body from germs. Wash for 20 seconds with warm water and soap. Rinse well.

Sugar and caffeine intake

Reduce or completely eliminate your sugar and caffeine intake. Sugar is simply empty calories. Fruits and vegetables have natural sugar that benefits you. Caffeine is a diuretic and is filled with empty calories as well.

Manage Your Stress

Reduce the stress levels you deal with daily. Stress raises your cortisol levels, which in turn overwhelms your immune system. Find out what your stressors are and find a way to control them. Learn anger management, exercise, and think positively. Connect with loved ones or nature or your spiritual practice. Get a pet!

Keep your home clean

Make sure the air you’re breathing is good quality. Get rid of mold and dust.

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Your immune system is the main fighting force against germs. Keep it healthy, detoxed, and maintained by living a healthy natural lifestyle. With a healthy immune system, you’ll not only feel great but you may live a longer life.

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