How well the immune system works, will depend on how the organism is resistant to attacks of viruses and bacteria. And the strength of the immune system depends on your lifestyle. What kills the immune system? Let’s see, writes medic.ua.
Constant lack of sleep
You probably noted that most colds and viruses overtake you in the period when you are sleeping your required 8 hours per day. This is also confirmed by the study – the results showed that people who get enough sleep, get sick with flu less often. The fact that sleep deprivation triggers a jump in the level of the stress hormone, which in itself can trigger inflammation in the body.
A sedentary lifestyle
Try daily exercise or at least be given to walking about 30 minutes a day. It will hold your immune system, continually rejects the attacks of germs and viruses. Load stimulate the production of happy hormones, speed up metabolism and develop the respiratory system, by strengthening the body’s defenses.
Excess sugar
Eating too much sugar (in food or beverages) prevents the immune cells. The negative effect lasts about two hours after you drank soda. Instead of desserts and eat more fruits and vegetables. They are rich in beneficial micro – and macronutrients, and contain the necessary for immune function vitamins a, C, E and others. Most useful protective functions of the organism fruits — berries, citrus, kiwi, apples, red grapes, cabbage, garlic, onions, spinach, sweet potatoes, and carrots.
Chronic stress
Stress are part of our everyday life. But if the effect of the stress is delayed for a long time, this makes the body more vulnerable to disease, particularly colds, development of pathologies of organs and systems, as well as exacerbation of chronic diseases. Chronic stress exposes the body to impact of high levels of the stress hormone adrenaline and cortisol, which suppress the immune system. To avoid stress is impossible, but to manage your condition with stress – full. This will help meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, communication friends or a therapist, etc.
Isolation
The openness and presence in your life a pleasant and regular communication has a positive effect not only on mood, but also immunity. Studies show that socially active people have stronger immune system than those who lead a secluded life. In particular, the immunity of sociable patients is formed faster and stronger even in response to a flu shot.
The lack of a sense of humor
Laughter prolongs life – this was heard by everyone. And it’s not just words. It actually inhibits the levels of stress hormones in your body and increases the level of cells in the blood that are responsible for fighting infection. To force yourself to smile, watch funny videos online, Comedy, view funny photos, etc. Positively on your immune system will be affected even the anticipation of upcoming fun events.
