Boosting Your Immune System Against COVID-19
Many of us are extremely stressed because of the Extended Community Quarantine. The COVID-19 pandemic has really turned the lives of people all over the world upside down. Never has mankind experienced this kind of health threat, at least not in this lifetime.
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the name given to the 2019 novel coronavirus. COVID-19 is the name given to the disease associated with the virus. As of April 17, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has infected 2,173,432 people worldwide since the first case was reported in China in January 2020. Of these, 146,291 have died. Here in the Philippines, there are 5,878 confirmed cases and 387 deaths and the numbers are steadily rising.
The virus seems to be transmitted mainly via small respiratory droplets through coughing, sneezing, or when people interact with each other for some time in close proximity. Hospitalization rates are higher for those aged 60 years and above and for those with other underlying health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease and cancer. Nevertheless, anyone can get sick so prevention is always better than cure.
Apart from all those preventive measures against COVID-19, boosting ones immune system is of utmost importance. Here are a few pointers on how to do so.
Eat Right
Eating healthy foods leads to a healthy microbiome, which leads to a healthy immune system that can help fight off infection faster. However, avoid eating too much meat, processed foods, and fried foods.
Drink Plenty of Water
Water helps to carry oxygen to your body cells, which results in properly functioning systems.
Get Enough Sleep
Not getting enough sleep causes your body to increase its production of stress hormones, like cortisol and adrenaline. This elevation in stress hormones puts stress on the immune system.
Exercise
Regular exercise increases your body’s production of antibodies and T-cells causing them to circulate more rapidly. Plus, it helps expel toxins from your body which can energize your cells and metabolism.
Get Some Sunshine
Sunlight is critical for maintaining sufficient levels of of Vitamin D. Natural sunlight can improve your mood.
Keep Your Mind Active
A healthy body is linked to a healthy mind. If your body feels good, you will too.
Take Vitamins
Having sufficient Vitamin C could improve the immunity a lot because it kills free radicals and protects the body from severe infections. It’s also important to take supplements rich in zinc, an important antioxidant fighting free radicals.
You can take vitamins and supplements manufactured by Unilab like Enervon, Revicon Forte, Vigor-ACE, and Conzace. The Negros Grace Pharmacy has a steady stock of all the vitamins and supplements you’ll ever need.
We’re at war with an invisible enemy. We may at times feel defeated but deep in our hearts we know we can beat COVID-19, and we’ll try very hard to do so.
