8 Tips to Strengthen Your Immune System

Are you feeling tired and a bit under the weather? Are you often sick during the cold months of the year? We all know this problem. Especially now, with the number of coronavirus cases increasing, it is important to build a shield against active viruses and bacteria.

Just keep a few simple things in mind and you can easily reduce your chance of illness. We have put together the eight best tips for strengthening your immune system to help you to stay healthy and fit.

1. WASH YOUR HANDS

How many times a day do you shake hands, touch doorknobs or handle money? Every day we come into contact with thousands of germs and bacteria. Wash your hands several times a day with plenty of soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.

2. CLEAN YOUR TECH DEVICES REGULARLY

Your devices are full of bacteria as well. You touch your smartphone, tablet or laptop hundreds of times a day. Clean them on a regular basis and use disinfectants.

3. EAT A HEALTHY AND BALANCED DIET

Fruit and vegetables taste great, are low in calories and are full of antioxidants. Eating a balanced and healthy diet helps boosting your immune system. Especially broccoli, sweet potatoes, garlic and ginger can help increase your immunity!

4. HYDRATE

Even when it’s cold outside, it is important to stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water or other healthy liguids helps our body to eliminate toxins and improves our concentration.

5. EXERCISE OUTDOORS

Exercising outdoors strengthens our immune system. Do a work out or yoga session on the beach or in the park or go for a hike in nature, it is super healthy and lots of fun!

6. RELAX

Avoid stress, relax as often as possible, meditate, enjoy the sunshine and hug your loved ones regularly. All this promotes a healthy immune system.

7. GET PLENTY OF SLEEP

People who sleep less than seven hours per night are three times more likely to catch a cold. Therefore, make sure to get to bed early and enjoy a couple of extra hours of sleep in winter.

8. BREATHE, BREATHE, BREATHE

Sounds so simple and yet we have forgotten how to breathe deeply from the abdomen. Place your hand on the lower abdomen and take a few deep breaths through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Sighing audibly as you exhale can help relieve a lot of tension. Deep breathing has a harmonizing effect on your entire system and is a great tool for stress management.