How To Boost Immune System Effectively In Short Period Of Time

Just as termite colonies are protected by soldier termites, every nation is defended from security threats by their armed forces. Likewise, the immune system is your body’s line of defence against external threats.

However, there are many things that you can do that can weaken your immune system. Symptoms of a weak immune system include :

• You frequently contract infections e.g easily contracting bacterial/fungal infections easily, catching colds etc.
• You feel tired most of the time
• Your injuries heal slowly
• You have stomachaches a lot
• Your stress level is always high etc.

The absence of these signs shows that you have a strong immune system. If, however, three or more of these signs are manifesting, then you might have a compromised immune system. The next few paragraphs are for you.

The following are ways to boost your immune system in a short period of time:

• Eat wholesome foods

You’d be surprised at the effect eating foods that boost the immune system has on your immunity in a short period of time. It is that simple. Eat whole plant foods like fruits, vegetables, seeds, legumes etc. They contain antioxidants that are resistant to pathogens. They also contain vitamins.

Eat more healthy fats like olive oil and salmon. Limit eating refined and processed food, added sugars. They contribute disproportionately to weight gain which makes you more prone to diseases. Also avoid, drinking and smoking as they decrease your immunity.

• Adequate Hydration

The role of water that plays the health and wellness of the human body can’t be overrated. It doesn’t necessarily provide immunity to pathogens all by itself but trust me, the effects of dehydration on your health are enough to do otherwise.

Preventing dehydration, therefore, goes a long way in preserving your immunity. Drinking juice and other sweetened liquids are also dehydration but they are not advisable because of their high processed sugar content.

• Using supplements

Supplements are special kinds of drugs taken to increase the level of particular nutrients/vitamins that are inadequate in the body. Certain supplements have been shown to strengthen the body’s immune response. They include:

• Vitamin C supplements
• Vitamin D supplements
• Zinc supplements
• Omega-3 fatty acids supplements

• Regular exercise

I know it seems strange to some people that exercise actually improves the immune system but the truth is – it does. Exercise reduces inflammation and promotes the healthiness of your immune cells. Studies show that not only does it facilitate the growth of immune cells, it also boosts the efficiency of vaccines.

However, when prolonged and intense, exercise can actually suppress your immune response. So do moderate exercise like walking, cycling, jogging, swimming and hiking for about 15 minutes daily.

• Sleep

Right after swallowing poison, not getting enough sleep is the next worst thing you can do to your body and consequently your immune system. Research even shows that people who get inadequate sleep are more prone to diseases. Therefore, to get your desired outcome – which is effectively boosting your immune system – get at least 7-8 hours of sleep per day. And don’t sleep too much either as it subsequently causes weight gain which makes you more susceptible to diseases.

• Using Vaccines

Vaccination is practically the fastest way of boosting your passive immunity against specific diseases. For example, when you get vaccinated against yellow fever, you become almost totally immune to the disease within just days after vaccination. It is therefore important to stay up-to-date on recommended vaccinations such as the COVID-19 vaccine to improve your invulnerability to diseases.

     Other ways of improving your immune system include:

• Sit back and relax (reduce stress)
• Get a pet!
• Interact socially
• Think positively!

Your immunity is very important to your health. As said earlier, the immune system is your body’s line of defence against external threats. Take away the line of defence and the body is left vulnerable – literally as good as dead. Therefore, choose today to make the necessary changes to your diet and lifestyle to strengthen your immune system.