As winter progresses and the cold becomes more intense, immune support is a greater need. But what is the necessary self-care to achieve it?
By self-care we mean taking care of ourselves, at all levels. It has to do not only with the physical but also the mental part. In other words, the support you provide to yourself. The flu and covid-19 season is firmly here. For this reason, you must take some measures to safeguard your health. The quarantine of previous years, after all, reduced your body’s defenses.
So it’s time to arm your body as best you can to avoid a cold:
Diet
Diet is the crown of good habits for our health. But since the term healthy eating may seem vague, what better way to add to your existing diet? First, do not skip vitamins A, C and E. Add to your shopping list more vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, spices (garlic, ginger, cinnamon). They have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties that protect your immune system.
In addition, liver, fish, eggs, sweet potatoes, spinach are foods that benefit your diet. Probiotics, such as kefir or yogurt, help kill bacteria.
Also consult a nutritionist, who will create a program based on your needs.
Vitamin D
Just like the vitamins you find in food, so vitamin D plays an important role in your immune system. Self-care is also related to the vitamin D that your body receives. The vitamin-weapon plays a key role in preventing chronic diseases. Cardiac, autoimmune, cancer and psychiatric diseases. In addition, it helps in the proper functioning of the heart and blood pressure.
Do not skip your morning walk, it will benefit you more than you think. The sun provides more benefits to your body than you think.
Excercise
Exercise is a driving force for your immune system. There is no better support and care for your body. If you do not have it in your routine, it’s time to put it. Blood circulates better, the body’s defenses increase, your heart works better. In addition, it works as an anxiolytic and contributes to the well-being of your body. Whatever type of exercise you prefer, it definitely has beneficial properties for the body. Pilates, swimming, running, dancing are just a few ideas.
Mental self-care
While all of the above are already components of a better life and defense of the body, there is also mental self-care. This could be a list of New Year’s resolutions. Leave the toxic people behind. Do more than what fills your soul. Look for your goal. Either that sounds like a relationship, a job, a hobby. Help those around you more. Do a good deed every day. Do not forget the people who love you.
Time passes and people leave before you can say what you want. So say what you want, even if they go wrong. You will have learned what works and what does not. Dare. Take your risks. And learn to say no, to leave when you no longer belong somewhere. When the whole recipe of physical and mental self-care is tied, you will see how dramatically it will change not only your immune system but also your life.
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