Top Ten Ways to Maintain or Boost Immune System
1. Deep Sleep is one of the most important ways to boost the immune system. Chronic insomnia can lead to immune system deficiency or poor immune response.
2. Moderate exercise, at least 3 times a week. Excessive and prolonged physical activity temporarily reduces the function of the immune system. Avoid excessive sun exposure.
3. Reduce stress any way you know how. Stress releases the hormone cortisol which wreaks havoc with the immune system. Stress of any kind -- emotional, physical, psychological -- quickly damages the immune system.
4. Eat more fruits and vegetables. They have flavonoids that have anti-bacterial and anti-viral activity. Avoid excessive sugar intake. Consume more garlic, onions, and culinary herbs.
5. Ingest healthy probiotic bacteria. These friendly gut bacteria may boost the immune system.
6. Reduce or eliminate smoking. Keep alcohol consumption low or moderate.
7. Drink more tea to fight off bacterial infections. As an explanation for tea's benefits, experiments in the lab revealed that an ingredient found in black, green, oolong and pekoe teas boosted the ability of immune system cells to attack a bacterial invader. The experiments used ethylamine, which is produced when the tea ingredient L-theanine is broken down in the liver.
8. Get a massage. Massage therapy reduces cortisol levels.
9. Pray, meditate, listen to music, or find a way to still your mind.
10. Do yoga, or relaxed breathing and stretching, at least once or twice a week.
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