Strengthening Your Immune System
- Last updated: September 21, 2023
By Jake Crossman (CNC-NASM), Nutrition Specialist; Holistic Health Coach; Managing Partner, USA Medical
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How Can We Improve Our Immune System?
How can we make our immune system stronger? This is a question that has been on everyone’s mind during the coronavirus pandemic, especially those who wanted to avoid getting sick.
Our immune system does incredible work to protect us from disease-causing germs, but sometimes it fails. Germs can still enter our body and cause significant harm.
Is there something we can do to strengthen our immune system? What changes should we make in our lives to have a better immune response? We will find the answers to these questions in our blog post.
Researchers still have a lot to learn about the complexity and connections of immune responses. However, they agree that a well-functioning immune system requires balance and harmony.
Studies are currently underway to understand the effects of factors such as diet, exercise, age, psychological stress, and other influences on immune responses. The results suggest that a healthy lifestyle can likely help improve the effectiveness of our immune system.
The Role and Function of the Immune System
Our immune system is like a super smart protective net for our body, defending it against diseases. It can differentiate between viruses, parasites, cancer cells, and foreign objects from our body’s healthy tissues. Working as a chain of biological processes, it detects a wide range of pathogens and takes responsive actions against invaders.
Our innate immune system provides general and essential protection against pathogens. On the other hand, our adaptive immune system specializes in dealing with specific pathogens that our body has encountered over time.
Various factors, including diet, stress, antibiotic treatments, and excessive cleanliness, influence the functioning of our adaptive immune system. The two immune systems complement each other in responding to harmful microorganisms.
Strengthening Your Immune System with a Healthy Lifestyle
These strategies related to a healthy lifestyle are worth following if you want to naturally maintain a proper functioning immune system. Here are some things you can do to strengthen the immune system:
- Quit smoking
- Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables
- Exercise regularly
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Limit alcohol consumption
- Get enough sleep
- Follow hygiene rules to prevent infections (e.g., frequent handwashing, proper cooking of meats).
- Minimize stress
Diet and Boosting Your Immune System
The gut flora plays a crucial role in the functioning of the immune system, and we can support it with high-quality foods and regular nutrition.
Evidence shows that deficiencies in certain micronutrients can lead to altered immune responses. These elements include zinc, selenium, iron, copper, folic acid, as well as vitamins A, B6, C, and E so it is important to always maintain a healthy diet full of these vitamins.
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Jake Crossman
Jake loves health. He loves learning about the intricacies within the human body and rethinking what it means to be healthy.
Clearly something is wrong with our health - we have the most advanced 'healthcare' in history, yet millions still die from ancient diseases. Some at a higher rate than ever.
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