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How to Boost Your Immune System

Immunity is important for survival. Everywhere we go; there are pathogens in the air that can cause diseases, especially those of airborne diseases. Your immune system will determine whether these pathogens will make you sick or not.

Immunity is the ability of the body to fight these pathogens, and if your immune system is strong, you can enjoy a healthy and disease-free life.

Avoid Smoking

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One of the major causes of low immunity is smoking. Smoking reduces the size of your arteries. This reduces the rate of flow of blood throughout your body and thus makes you prone to diseases, especially heart conditions. When the blood flow is not adequate, the blood cells that fight these disease-causing pathogens are not as evenly spread as they should be, and this can lead to the survival of the pathogens. To improve your immunity, you should quit smoking if you do and you should avoid it if you do not.

Exercise

Regular exercise can boost your total body strength and make you lean. Muscles that are regularly put to work open up well and allow smooth blood flow through your body. The white blood cells are then able to act on every point of your body to prevent attacks from pathogens and bacteria. With the blood flowing well, you can also prevent some diseases such as varicose veins. A heart that has a lot of fat around them is weak. The muscles are not able to contract and expand fully due to the fat around it. This fat can be reduced by working out regularly and eating healthy foods.
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Get Adequate Sleep

Healthy sleeping patterns can give you great mental health. Other than mental health, it can also boost your immune system. To get adequate sleep, you need to sleep for at least eight hours every night. Sleeping for short hours for a long period can cause your body to get fatigued. When your body is fatigued, the immune system’s strength drops. Most people that sleep for short hours have symptoms of depression or anxiety, and this can be prevented by maintaining a healthy sleeping pattern.

These are only some of the basic tips to help boost your immune system. If utilized properly, the benefits are impressive in the long run.…

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