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...By Karli Taylor
Even the healthiest of people get sick every now and then, but with a little fine-tuning you can help strengthen your immune system to fight off conditions like the common cold and the flu.
- Eat more fruits and veggies. Following a diet rich in antioxidants is essential to supporting your immune system by combating free radicals.
- Choose healthy fats like the omega-3 fatty acids in oily fish and flaxseed to help increase your body's production of compounds involved in regulating immunity.
- Add Garlic and ginger to your meals to fight virus’, kill bacteria and reduce inflammation
- Drink plenty of water to help fend off infection by flushing out your system.
- Working out regularly can mobilize your T cells, a type of white blood cell known to guard the body against infection.
- Take days off. You can have too much of a good thing. Excessive vigorous activity like running may weaken your immune function and leave you more susceptible to viral infections.
- Learn to relax. Prolonged exposure to stress can wear down the immune system and increase your vulnerability to germs
- Wash your hands. Simply keeping your hands clean is one of the best ways to ward off illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Make sure to wash your hands for 15 to 20 seconds (using warm water and soap) before preparing food or eating and after coughing, sneezing, using the bathroom, or touching public surfaces.
- Get your ZZZs. Getting at least 7 hours of sleep each night helps to regulate immune function.
