Things you can do to keep your immune system healthy

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Many people think that the immune system is essential for life but do not know how the immune system protects the body? Without an immune system, the body will be easily attacked by bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc. The immune system keeps us healthy when exposed to pathogens. The immune system is present throughout the body and involves many types of cells, organs, proteins, and tissues.

Healthy living habits can help protect the function and improve the immune system, namely:
Regular exercise: Inactivity not only makes the body sluggish, but also weakens the resistance. , on the contrary, just doing some gentle exercise can also help stimulate white blood cells to work better, release endorphin hormone, help relieve pain, reduce stress, sleep better, thereby creating healthy immune system for the body. Eat healthy: Being overweight reduces the health of a strong immune system. Therefore, proper nutrition plays an important role, helping to keep the immune system healthy, good resistance. Besides vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, antioxidants such as garlic and some mushrooms also have antibiotic effects, enhance resistance, and improve the immune system. Get enough sleep for a healthy immune system: Helps prevent cells from weakening, lack of sleep will make the body tired and more susceptible to disease. A deep and sufficient sleep is a way to strengthen the immune system and at the same time a great medicine. Manage stress: Stress can weaken the immune system and make a person more susceptible to illness. People with weakened immune systems should take steps to manage stress. Some methods that can reduce and manage stress include: Yoga; Meditation; Massage; Spend time pursuing hobbies... Don't abuse alcohol and drugs: Drinking alcohol in certain amounts can bring some health benefits, but if abused, it will inhibit the function of the organs. cells, reducing resistance and weakening the body's immunity. Therefore, the way to improve the immune system is not to abuse alcohol. Happy life: People with good spirits with happy lives tend to be healthier, the way to have a strong immune system is to live happily and happily. In summary, the role of a healthy immune system is very important, to protect the body against foreign pathogens. Although disorders related to the immune system and resistance are often difficult to prevent, each person can strengthen his or her immune system with daily lifestyle changes.

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