BOOST YOUR

IMMUNE SYSTEM Issue Date: April 02, 2020

A strong immune system decreases a healthy immune system does not

person’s chance of getting viral make us invincible. In order to have
infection and flu. Our immune a healthier and stronger immune
system is considered as the first line system, we must change and
of defense against viruses and improve our diet and routine. From
bacteria. Hence, the stronger our getting enough hours of sleep, to
immune system is, the lesser the taking time to exercise, to
chance of us getting sick. However, maintaining a healthy and balanced
please bear in mind that having a diet.

TIPS ON HOW TO BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

EAT HEALTHY AVOID STRESS

Eat more plant-based food. Fruits and
Stress weakens our immune system and
vegetables are important as they have
decreases its ability to fight off viruses and
antiviral and antimicrobial properties that
bacteria. Hence, we must do stress-
help us ward off infection. Below are foods
reducing activity daily to keep our stress
that can help boost our immune system:
under control.
1. Citrus Fruits 9. Turmeric
2. Red Bell Peppers 10. Green Tea EXERCISE REGULARLY
3. Broccoli 11. Papaya
4. Garlic 12. Kiwi
Regular exercise improves our immune
5. Ginger 13. Poultry
system. It also helps in managing our
6. Spinach 14. Sunflower Seeds
stress
7. Yougurt 15. Shellfish
8. Almonds
DON’T SMOKE AND
GET ENOUGH SLEEP DRINK ALCOHOL
Drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes
Sleeping helps our bodies to heal and are linked with various negative health
regenerate. During sleep, our body produces impacts including weakening of immune
important immune cells that are helpful in system.
defending our bodies against viruses.

References:
Bedosky, L. (2020, March 24). 7 Ways to Keep Your Immune System Healthy. Retrieved March 30, 2020, from Everyday Health:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/white-seeber-grogan-the-remedy-chicks/ten-simple-natural-ways-to-boost-immune-system/
Schend, J. (2019, January 16). 15 Foods That Boost the Immune System. Retrieved March 31, 2020, from healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-
nutrition/foods-that-boost-the-immune-system#shellfish

LET US ALL BE WELL AND HEALTHY!