Tips to improve your Immunity during Covid 19 at home

 

Worrying about Covid 19? Do no more. Indi-Mart is happy to tell you that you can improve your immunity at home. Your immune system is your body’s defense system and a healthy immune system consists of two components: the innate system you are born with and the adaptive immune system that develops when exposed to those “outside invaders.” Both work together to keep you healthy. And in these difficult times, it’s important to maintain those and that too sitting at home, since going outside is dangerous.

Indi-Mart has listed down five tips to improve your immunity during Covid 19 at home.

1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Healthy lifestyle is the key to healthy immune system. This includes maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not smoking and limiting the intake of alcohol. Wash your hands thoroughly and often before eating, before and during cooking, after using the bathroom, after we blow our nose, after coughing or sneezing, and before or after caring for someone who is ill. Lather hands with soap and scrub the hands and between fingers for a minimum of 20 seconds before rinsing.

Take proper sleep as it restores and recharges your body. Getting a good night’s sleep of 7 to 8 hours can help strengthen your immune system. Meditation reduces stress and anxiety that results in better sleep and improved immunity. Just five minutes of quiet can be helpful.

2. Eat more immune-building food.

Certain foods that may boost immunity, for example, vitamin C has been known to boost immunity. It includes oranges, cantaloupe, kiwi and even broccoli. Eating one-half of a raw garlic clove each day, adding foods such as berries, carrots and spinach that are rich in antioxidants and foods with prebiotics that contain fibre like asparagus, green bananas, and Jerusalem artichokes are really helpful.

3. Try natural immunity aids such as essential oils.

Essential oils improve immunity especially eucalyptus and tea tree oils. They have antiviral properties to help ward off infections. Add these oils to an oil diffuser to inhale them or add to a warm bath or shower. You also could add these oils to your own homemade hand sanitizer, and absorb them through the skin.

 

4. Drinking more water is especially helpful for seniors.

Staying hydrated is important for optimal body and immune system function. But as you get older, you may lose some of your sense of thirst. Therefore, it’s important to ensure you get enough water each day. Try drinking a glass of water when you first get up, before and after each meal, and before you go to bed. Always keep a water bottle with you to remind you to take a sip throughout the day.

 

5. A positive attitude leads to better immunity.

A positive mind-set and attitude leads to better overall health and well-being, and also can lead to improved immune health. Proper mental, emotional and physical health means better immune system. “Think happy thoughts” or “Turn that frown upside down” actually have positive effects on your immune system. Also try spending time with your loved ones. Pick up the phone and call a friend, text a relative, or participate in a Zoom community class.

Summary

A good health starts with a good mind. You need to think better, feel good and then your health will be best. Indi-Mart advices you to take necessary precautions and follow these tips to maintain immunity just by sitting at home.