How to boost immunity
Today we all know how much immunity is important, we are facing covid-19 pandemic in this tough times we have tI wear mask, sanitize our hands, take vaccine but here one very important things to take care of is our Immune system.
Here are some ways to boost your immunity, let's start
1. exercise
Regular exercise can boost your immune system and Help fight off infections. Exercise allow immune cell to perform effectively - its increase blood flow, reduce stress and inflammation and can strengthen antibodies. One thing to remember that do moderate exercise, there are some studies that's show vigorous workouts could have temporary negative effect on the immune system.
2. Drink kadha (Decoction)
A immunity boosting kadha can give you a great start for a day. Thus people have made a return to the Ayurvedic medicinal culture and consuming herbal health-boosting kadha to ward off not just simple cold or cough but even COVID-19. Our prime minister Narendra Modi also said to use home remedies for boosting immunity.
Immunity boosting kadha recipe-
For making this kadha, you need 5-6 Tulsi leaves, 1 Black or 2 green cardamom, ½ cup sliced raw turmeric, 1 tbsp cloves, 1 tbsp black peppercorns, 1 stick cinnamon, 5-6 tbsp sliced ginger and 1 tbsp munakka.
Wash, peel and coarsely pound the raw turmeric and ginger in a mortar and pestle. Then boil it in 4 cups of water until the colour turns yellow and you start getting a whiff of ginger. This should take 5-6 minutes on medium heat. Then add the rest of the ingredients in the turmeric-ginger water and let it boil on simmer for at least 15-20 minutes. The water will reduce, so adjust the quantity according to how many cups you want to make. Put 1 tsp honey in a cup and strain the kadha. Sip when warm.
3. Hydration
Hydration plays very important role in boosting immunity, staying hydrated helps your body Naturally eliminate the bacteria and toxin that cause infection. Drinking water also stop inflammation so, drink 8-10 glasses of water throughout the day.
4. Eat citrus fruits
Citrus fruit contain vitamin c, that helps to increase immunity. It encourages your Immune system to produce white blood cells, which are necessary to fight against infections.
Some citrus fruits: Orange, lemon and Indian gooseberry (Also known as amla).
5. Get Proper sleep
When we sleep our bodies produce protein called cytokines, which target infection and inflammation, creating an immune response. Our bodies also produce T-cell during sleep, which are white blood cells that play a crucial role in our body's immune response to an infectious disease like covid-19.
So,Relax and take a quality sleep.
