The parties are coming, and people are crowding together creating an environment conducive to the flu virus. After this festive period, it is very common for people to get sick and a viral outbreak begins. Therefore, you need to know how to boost your immunity and thus avoid getting sick. We have prepared some tips for this, read on and escape the flu.
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Strengthen your immune system by following the tips below.
Avoid alcohol consumption
Alcohol affects sleep and damages some cells of the immune system, in addition, its consumption tends to dehydrate the body, making the fight against any pathogen difficult to win.
Take a moment to relax
It may sound silly, but your mental well-being affects your physical well-being. Even when cortisol (stress hormone) is high, the system immunological is affected. So take some time for yourself and try to relax.
Maintain a healthy and balanced diet
Food is the foundation for a healthy immune system. So, include fruits, vegetables, proteins, carbohydrates (this one you need to control) and invest in foods rich in vitamin C, such as: kiwi, lemon, broccoli and orange.
Increase your vitamin D
The higher your vitamin D level, the stronger your immune system. So, sunbathe (don't forget the sunscreen) and, in winter, the ideal is that you opt for supplements that have vitamin D since there is less heat from the sun at that time.
Have a sleep routine
Lack of sleep directly affects recovery from illness, so try to sleep and rest so that your immune system stays firm and strong and, in this way, be ready to face any pathogen.