With the COVID-19 pandemic taking over the world, nothing feels as important as keeping your immune system strong. That’s because a robust immune system can safeguard your body against a variety of bacteria, viruses, and harmful pathogens. Yet, the science is clear- no specific diet or lifestyle changes apart from proper social distancing and hygiene regimes can protect you from the deadly virus. 

However, experts believe that certain healthy practices can help to keep your immunity up and lower the chances of catching an infection. So, adopting healthy practices such as eating nutritious foods, taking proper sleep, maintaining high standards of hygiene, and anything that benefits your immune health is the best thing you and your family can do to stay safe during the pandemic.

Tips to bolstering your immunity naturally-

Apart from external protection factors such as washing hands regularly, wearing a mask, and maintaining social distance, you must look at the ways to boost your immunity internally to fight off the monstrous infection. The following tips can support your body’s natural defence system and prepare it to beat serious infections and diseases.

Get a daily dose of nutrients-

Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to replenish your body with a range of essential micronutrients. In fact, filling half of your plate with fruits and vegetables (especially leafy greens) is the best way to strengthen your immune system. It is because fruits and vegetables come brimming with immunity-boosting constituents, including key nutrients such as vitamin A and C. A healthy diet when combined with light exercises makes the best way to empower your immune system. Some foods that come filled with immunity-boosting properties are ginger, citrus fruits, turmeric, giloy, and more. While deeper research is required, studies suggest that vitamin D may improve your body’s immune response and ability to fight respiratory maladies. 

Move more–

A healthy adult needs at least 150 minutes (2 hours, 30 minutes) of physical activities per week. Choose activities that you enjoy and start by doing as much as you can. Although experts aren’t fully sure how it helps your body fight infections, some healthcare professionals conclude an elevation in the basal body temperature and flushing microbes through the lungs during physical activity as the key factor behind it. 

Manage your stress-

While there is no need to panic, you must adhere to the safety guidelines that are issued to the public. Coronavirus worries, apart from general life disruptions have added to our stress levels. But you must know that an increase in stress levels may impact your immunity.

Improve your sleep patterns-

While an active immune system helps your body fight infections and diseases, it doesn’t work well when you are sleep-deprived. It has been shown that people who sleep for insufficient hours (less than six hours) in a day are more likely to catch flu, allergies, and infections as compared with those who get restful sleep for more than 7 hours. Also, try adopting a fixed bedtime and wake-up schedule. 

Practice good hygiene-

Remember, keeping germs at bay by following proper hygiene regimens is the first line of defence in the battle against coronavirus disease. You can prevent catching an infection or play your part in preventing its spread to others by maintaining good hand and respiratory hygiene, social distancing, and avoiding crowded places.

Most importantly, don’t forget to seek immediate medical help if someone in your family or friends develops symptoms of coronavirus infection.

The outbreak of coronavirus has shaken the world and spared no one who missed out on taking adequate precautions. Taking preventative measures in these tough times is all that one can do to survive forthcoming healthy days. In order to avoid getting susceptible to this fatal disease, people are leaving no stone unturned in keeping them at the safe side. It is a nightmare that has wreaked havoc and shattered the lives of millions of people.

The persistence of this invisible monster will not vanish so easily and continue to pose a danger to the lives.  Staying at home and taking care is the ultimate thing we can do to mitigate its impact. The government has instructed taking precautionary measures is a healthy way to protect you and avert damages of the COVID-19 epidemic. Definitely, for some of you, encountering frequent boredom is inevitable as we are not accustomed to being at home for so long hours. However, we have to abide by the rules and show responsibility for a safer nation.

You will feel sluggish, demotivated, and frustrating but your staying at home will keep you healthy. Incorporating the healthiest foods will not only support our physical health but mental health also. Intake of carbohydrates, vegetables, fruits will nourish the body and replenish it with energy. Only the quality health program can accentuate your immunity and alleviate the detrimental risk of getting vulnerable to coronavirus. Other foods like kimchi, yogurt, and kefir are also helpful to combat inflammation and bring significant improvement in the mood and cognitive health.

(WHO) recommends promoting your physical & mental health to sail through this miserable time? It is the result of a healthy diet in conjunction with exercise that increases the potential of the body and makes your body potent. You may not be susceptible to chronic illnesses with healthy a diet a part of your everyday routine. Diseases like diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, and depression can be controlled when the body is getting proper nourishment through quality foods & vegetables.

You can make the most of your leisure time by engaging you in some productive areas to stay healthy and feel better.

Daily enough exercise- One of the benefits of exercising is to release toxins from the body that makes us feel good while whittling down the risk of depression, anxiety, and stress. On the contrary, brain health gets better and imparts positivity in the ambience. Exercise gives us refreshments and enhanced physical ability to lead a healthy lifestyle. However, things are not favorable currently, inducing us to stay at home. We can make this self-isolation time worthwhile by putting out efforts for the exercises. To mitigate the effects of coronavirus, exercise is effective to boost immunity power and make the body more robust. Exercise doesn’t mean lifting heavy weights and limiting to strenuous training sessions only. You can pick yoga, meditation, going for a stroll, walking, jogging, and other physical activities. Ensure that you are keeping you all hydrated during exercise as the body perspires throughout the sessions.

Quality sleep- Sleep is very important for a healthy body & mind as it repairs our cells and makes memory better. Lack of sleep is attributed to psychological wellbeing and impacts badly our overall health. Moreover, abundant sleep keeps the body refreshed and active throughout the day by repairing muscle tissues. So, sleeping should be given high preference along with other underlying aspects. It is one of the effective tips to stay healthy. Though sleeping too much leads to obesity and other body problems but going to bed early and having at least a sleep of 9 hours can be good in these times.

Improve your immunity- Immunity can’t be built overnight – it is a long process. However, the lockdown times give you the advantage to be extra careful about your health and feed the body all the healthy items you can. Only by indulging in energy-draining exercise would result in boosted immunity, a balanced diet and healthy foods can do that too. Load your plate with nutrient-filled vegetables that include capsicum, tomato, green vegetables, carrot, cucumber, etc. taking all this together is sufficient to boost your immunity.

Spend the time with friends & family- It is needless to say that it must have been a long time since you last connected to your near and dear ones due to the hectic schedule of daily life. However, it is high time for you to capitalize on this leisure time and connect your favorite people through the virtual way. Stay with your family, get into long conversations, and connect your old friends to reminisce great memories. You can do video calling and messaging via social media and constantly support each other during corona time and also help them take preventative steps for health.

Adopt healthy habits in the routine- The battle against coronavirus sooner or later is going to come to an end and going out for some time should be skipped. Spending time will be tougher at home but you can adopt some healthy ways by keeping your health at the forefront. Cooking, washing utensils & clothes, and cleaning are the best ways to create healthy ambience. Use sanitizer and declutter the dirty rooms using chemicals. Take a daily bath and avoid touching your face.

Stay up to date and spread awareness- During the lockdown, it is utmost essential to stay up-to-date about all the information to be safe at home. As a responsible citizen, make people aware of all the right information that doesn’t have access to connect to television, newspaper, or social media. Use your time to learn about safety measures and taking steps to mitigate the risk of coronavirus. Every minute is critical and have a close watch at your closed people if they are going out and meeting someone. Make sure they are sanitizing themselves and washing their hands after coming.