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    How to make your immune system stronger?

Human body is surrounded by a millions of  bacteria, virus and other microbes that have the potential to enter into body and cause diseases. The immune system is the body's defence against pathogens(disease causing organisms).The main function of the immune system is to prevent and fight infectious organisms and other invaders.

Immune system works 24/7 to keep your body healthy and free from diseases. A good immune system is essential for proper functioning of the body. But when the immune system impaired, a pathogen invades sucessfully and makes you sick.

Several factors contribute to a low immune function. They are the following.

Emotional stress

Sleep deprivation

Vitamin deficiencies

Lack of  physical exercise

Over exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV)rays

Excessive use of antibiotics

Exposure to environmental toxins

Poor dietary habits

Inadequate hygiene

Boosting the immune system is very essential. You can make your immune system stronger through dietary and lifestyle changes.

 1) Garlic : Garlic is a natural immune booster. Its active ingredient 'allicin' helps to fight infection and bacteria. In addition, garlic contains vitamins C and B6 along with minerals selenium and manganese which helps to boost immune system.

Eat 2 - 3 cloves of garlic on an empty stomach daily. Add crushed garlic to dishes. Avoid cooking garlic too much as it can destroys its active compunds.

2) Turmeric :Turmeric has antioxidants which are essential for the proper functioning of the immune system. Curcumin, a principal compound in turmeric, helps to make the cells more resistant to infection.

Drink a glass of turmeric milk daily. To make the milk, boil 1 tsp of  turmeric powder in 1 cup of milk. Add a little honey and drink it.

3) Probiotic yogurt : Probiotic yogurt contains billions of friendly gut organisms (probiotics) which helps to strengthen your immune system. It aids in the development of  white blood cells and antibodies which in turn reduces the incidence and duration of infections.

Eat two cups of probiotic yogurt every day.

4) Lemon : Lemons contains vitamin C, which plays a major role in boosting your immunity. Vitamin C  helps the white blood cells to function properly so that they can quickly respond to infections.

Drink a glass lemon water with honey with an empty stomach regularly.

5) Green tea :Antioxidants in green tea is essential to keep the immune system running normally.

Drink 2 – 3 cups of green tea daily.

6) Ginger : The warming effect of ginger on the body helps to break down toxins accumulated in the body. This helps in decreasing the risk of infections.

7) Vitamin D : Deficiency of vitamin D enhances autoimmunity as well as susceptibility to infections.

Expose your body to early morning sunlight for 10-15 minutes, as it triggers the production of vitamin D in the body.

8) Exercise : Excercise helps to increase white blood cell count, improves blood circultaion and flush out bacteria from the lungs and airways. All these factors reduce your chance of getting sick.

Excercise regularly for 30 minutes to boost your immune system.

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