Coronavirus is spreading every day and more cases coming up daily so the only thing that can possibly reduce the chances of getting this virus is boosting your immunity. But the biggest enemy of your immunity could be your careless habits that might have been weakening your immune system. Thinking about those habits? Well, here is a list of mistakes that you must start avoiding
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Not enough sleep
Not enough sleep can affect your immune system. You require at least six to eight hours of sleep every day. This happens because inadequate sleep can result in a weaker action on antigens by your body. So, if you can’t stop binge-watching all night or get off your social media accounts, you’re basically hampering your immunity.
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Your love for processed food
A diet that consists of too many refined carbs, added sugar and salt can make it tough for your immune system to complete its job. Processed foods attack the good bacteria in your gut making it susceptible to bad bacteria. So try to consume fewer carbs and packaged food.
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You stay indoors
Right now all of us prefer to stay indoors but that doesn’t mean that you stop catching some sunlight every day. So get up and take your dose of sunlight every day. Missing your intake of Vitamin-D can harm your immune system.
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You stress too much
If you stress over everything, starting from a headache to meeting deadlines at work and even the little details of your relationship, then you are destroying your immunity. Remember you are more prone to catching flu and cold if you have a weak immune system so stop stressing too much.
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You are lazy
Yes everyone is lazy these days in lockdown, but that doesn’t mean you stop working out as it is really bad for your immunity. Working out can boost your immunity and help fight infection.
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Alcohol
Regular drinking can weaken your immune system as it disrupts your gut microbe. Alcohol also disturbs the balance between healthy and unhealthy bacteria in your gut so avoid drinking too much.