Fight Omicron with these simple steps to boost immunity
- With a highly-infectious strain of Covid-19 around, it is time to prepare our bodies to fight the virus effectively.
- Consume vitamin C and zinc-rich foods for good health along with garlic, ginger, Indian gar am masala, turmeric, raw honey and Tulsa.
- Amid a sharp uptick in Omicron cases across the country, getting fully vaccinated and boosting the efficacy of body immune system are some of our defenses against the viruses. With a highly-infectious strain of Covid-19 around, it is time to prepare our bodies to fight the virus effectively with proper diet, exercise, sleep and a more active lifestyle
T-cells of our immune army play a prominent role in targeting and destroying virus-infected cells and provide us protection. Their role in combating new strains of Covid-19 has been found to be more effective than antibodies.
Wellness expert and life coach Luke took to Instagram to share ways to boost T-cell immunity with simple tips.
Vitamin D is the key
Luke says that vitamin D is vital for immune function, prevention and recovery and advises his followers to get their levels checked and get enough sunlight.
The power of sleep
getting sleep is crucial because it helps regenerate the body while stabilizing energy and appetite levels the next day.
One should not underestimate the power of a good night's sleep, that can restore and rejuvenate the body and mind like nothing else.
"How much more medical science do you need to see how sleep deprivation lowers your immune response, increases inflammation and literally invites infections, viruses etc." says the expert.
Exercise moderately, stay active, eat well
Exercising in moderation, moving around and staying active are some very simple yet very effective ways to keep the immunity high.
The expert also recommends Vitamin C-rich foods and zinc-rich foods for good health along with "garlic, ginger, Indian gar am masala, turmeric, raw honey, Tulsa, colored bell pepper, AMLA, rainbow plates."
Breathing exercises
Staying calm and stress can do wonders to your immunity and the best way to achieve it is doing some basic breathing exercises. The breathing exercises will oxygenate your cells and make you healthier over a period of time.
Drinks lots of water to stay healthy
One should not underestimate the power of a good night's sleep that can restore and rejuvenate the body and mind like nothing else.
How much more medical science do you need to see how sleep deprivation lowers your immune response, increases inflammation and literally invites infections, viruses etc. says the expert.
One should not underestimate the power of a good night's sleep, that can restore and rejuvenate the body and mind like nothing else.
How much more medical science do you need to see how sleep deprivation lowers your immune response, increases inflammation and literally invites infections, viruses etc. says the expert.
Stay hydrated
The expert urges people to drink plenty of water and not just coffee and tea. He also asks to ditch the refined sugars, flours, processed and junk food and aerated drinks.
Change your lifestyle
Modify your lifestyle to reverse lifestyle diseases, so your body is not already burdened with diseases. Manage the side effects of your medications to keep your immune army strong. He also advises his followers to quit smoking and eating junk food.
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