Importance of Immune system in Coronavirus
Over 7.27 million cases, lacs of deaths due to Coronavirus worldwide, 309K cases in India as of June 13. It is becoming unstoppable day by day.
In this drastic pandemic because of Coronavirus, it becomes more important to keep your immunity intact. Other than social distancing there is one and the only way to keep yourself safe is that you should focus more on your immunity system and maintain your diet accordingly.
Our immune system is essential for our survival. Without an immune system, our bodies would be open to attack from bacteria, viruses, parasites, and more. It is our immune system that keeps us healthy as we drift through a sea of pathogens.
Immune system definition
This vast network of cells and tissues is constantly on the lookout for invaders, and once an enemy is spotted, a complex attack is mounted.
The immune system is spread throughout the body and involves many types of cells, organs, proteins, and tissues which fights the outside viruses, parasites, bacteria, etc.
In this article, we will read –
- The importance of the immune system in Coronavirus
- Can nutrition boost your immune system ?
- Important nutrients for effective immune function
- And Changes that can improve your immune system.
IMPORTANCE OF IMMUNE SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING CORONAVIRUS
The Coronavirus pandemic has focused attention on the role of the immune system, with “experts” and articles urging people to buy Supplements, Read about Dietary supplements or eat particular foods to ‘turbocharge’ their immune systems.
The truth is more subtle. As highlighted recently by the World Health Organization, a healthy lifestyle makes all bodily functions work better, including immunity. Having a healthy diet, including lots of fruits and veggies, is a key component of a healthy lifestyle and plays a vital role in supporting a well-functioning and effective immune system to help protect against infection and other diseases.
CAN NUTRITION BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM?
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic the British Dietic Association recently published a statement:- you cannot ‘boost’ your immune system through a particular diet, and no specific food or supplement will prevent you from catching Coronavirus. Good hygiene practice remains the best means of avoiding infection.
Many nutrients are involved with the normal functioning of the immune system, which is why maintaining a healthy a balanced diet is the best way to support immune function.
IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS FOR EFFECTIVE IMMUNE FUNCTION ARE:-
- Copper
- Folate
- Iron
- Selenium
- Zinc
- Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, and D
Do not focus on just one food and eating a variety of foods will help to maintain a healthy balanced diet and sustain your immune system.
The immuno-protection of many of these nutrients is based on their antioxidant capacity.
Some Changes In Your Lifestyle May Improve Your Immune System.
1- Take Probiotics Daily –
You can either take a supplement or add foods like yogurt and apple cider vinegar to your daily routine.
2- Try Elderberry Syrup.
berries and flowers of elderberry are packed with antioxidants and vitamins which can boost your immune system easily.
3- Add Honey To Your Diet.
Antibacterial and antioxidant properties of honey can improve your digestive system and immune system.
4- Eat a Balanced Diet.
Stop having a crash diet and just have balanced meals having all macro and micronutrients to boost your Immunity.
5- Get The Flu shot.
If you work with kids. It’s a must. It’s one of the best preventative measures you can take.
6- Drink Lot of Water.
7- Be Nice To Your Liver.
Do not consume alcohol or any other harmful products.
8- Keep Hand Sanitizer Nearby.
9- Make exercise a priority.
Your body will be able to fight sickness a lot better if it is strong and healthy.
10- Get Some Sunshine.
Vitamin D is good for your immune system.
11- Get Quality Sleep.
12- Avoid Negative Thoughts and Don’t Take Stress.
13 -Start Pranayam or Yoga or Cardio to Avoid Any Breathing Problem.
MINISTRY OF AYUSH RECOMMENDS SOME PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR CORONAVIRUS
1 – Take chyavanprash 10 gm in the morning, diabetics should take sugar-free chyavanprash.
2 – Drink herbal tea/ decoction (kadha) made from Tulsi (basil), dalchini (cinnamon), kalimirchi (black pepper), shunthi (dry ginger) and munakka (raisin) once or twice a day. Add jaggery (natural sugar) or fresh lemon juice to your taste, if needed.
3- Golden Milk – half teaspoon haldi (turmeric) powder to 150 ml of milk – once or twice a day.
Apart from social distancing, boosting immunity is the only option left for all of us. Boosting Immunity is not a thing of just days or weeks it’ll take time but for every person out there, it’s the only thing.
Focusing on your Immunity must be a priority of everyone at this point. Follow every guideline of our Health ministry and stay safe.
Use masks, gloves, sanitizers when going out of your house. It’ll be more and more dangerous in the coming weeks or months.
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Thank you so much for the information,
Hope everything will be fine soon .
VERY HELPFUL POST.
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Very informative article