In these times, it is logical to try that our immune system is strong to be able to fight against viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc. We are not only talking about covid, but about be strong so as not to get sick during the change of seasons and the change of temperatures.
So if you want to know how we can improve our immune system to be strong and prepared to fight against external agents that can make us sick, we recommend you read today's article.
There are many factors that affect our immune system or that can help us strengthen it:
Glucose
The lifestyle we lead and what we eat daily affect the performance of our body, to all the functions it performs and to its power to recover and fight against external agents.
An abuse in foods that turn into glucose in our organism (sugars, carbohydrates ...) it is not favorable for us. If you want more information on how glucose affects, we recommend you take a look at the following articles:
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We must reduce glucose levels in our body to an optimal or healthy level, For this we must avoid certain foods and prioritize other healthier foods and help our metabolism to extract energy not only from glucose but also from good fats.
A metabolism that burns fatty acids or healthy fats is easier to deal with any kind of invasion.
At the same time, reducing these often inflammatory foods is beneficial for our body and we will be healthier in other ways not only in our immune system.
As seen in the previous articles, there are many factors in our body that are affected by nutrition and therefore it is important to take care of it and prioritize a balanced and respectful diet with our body, attending to its own needs.
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Vitamin D
Sun exposure is basic for living beings. With the current lifestyle in which we spend a lot of time in offices, homes and closed places in general, vitamin D has been reduced in many people to the point of having to supplement it.
There are also those who avoid sun exposure for fear of skin cancer, however a vitamin D deficiency favors this type of cancer to appear. Optimal levels of vitamin D are between 60 and 80 nanograms per milliliter. If it is well below these levels we must raise this vitamin as fast as we can. In these cases, we can supplement it until it is raised and then keep it at good levels through sunbathing and eating (salmon, butter, egg yolk, etc.)
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Virgin Coconut Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar and Natural Vitamin C
There are some foods that help improve our immune system, it is the case of coconut oil and apple cider vinegar.
We can take a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil a day to get lauric acid. This acid helps to break down the defenses of viruses so that our immune system can attack them more easily.
On the other hand, apple cider vinegar has numerous benefits for our digestive system and having a healthy digestive system means having good health in our body.
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We can take between 1 and 2 g of natural vitamin C. When we talk about natural vitamin C, we are not talking about ascorbic acid or the vitamin C supplements that are usually sold in pharmacies. Vitamin C when it comes from a natural source is better assimilated by our body. To obtain it we can take camu-camu or acerola capsules.
Infrared light therapy
This type of therapy is lamps that contain many ranges of infrared light. This light reaches the cells and helps them regenerate more quickly. This makes this therapy an excellent ally for our health and for the recovery of numerous ailments. We can use these lamps every day for 15-20 minutes to feel all its benefits.
This light is beneficial for our immune system, for the thyroid, for the skin, the hair and in general for the whole health of our organism.
Vaporization
We can realize sprays 1 to 2 times a day. To the bowl of water we can add essential oils varied as tea tree oil, eucalyptus, lavender, etc ... any oil that is antibacterial and that can be used both as a remedy once we have become ill or as a preventive.
Sea water spray
This type of spray must have exclusively as an ingredient purified seawater. These sprays help to keep the nasal passages and throat hydrated. By having these hydrated areas we have a greater defense against any external aggression that may reach us through these routes.
It can be used as much as we want because sea water is related to our body.
Open the windows
Lastly, it is very beneficial ventilate our home every morning, for at least 5 minutes. You do not need an excessive time especially considering that we are facing winter. We must also open blinds and curtains well to allow the sun to invade our home.
If we follow all these tips, we will have an immune system ready to face whatever comes.