How to have good immunity?
The immune system is the basis of good health for individuals. Nowadays, it is increasingly in demand and subjected to numerous attacks on a daily basis. This medical concept is very complex and covers many very technical elements. But, in a simple and practical way, how can we protect and strengthen our immunity?
Diet, the basis of immunity
First of all, the diet must be extremely stable and not contain any deficiency, this will allow an optimal intake of vitamins and minerals and therefore strengthen our immune defenses. Depending on the season, it is essential to carefully monitor your levels of various vitamins (mainly vitamin C). It is advisable to drink a large glass of fresh orange juice every morning (and especially in autumn and winter). Start a magnesium cure at the beginning of winter every year and as soon as necessary.
Best practices for good immunity
The proper functioning of the immune system requires a healthy lifestyle. It is essential to keep your body in shape in order to maintain good immunity. Once it is well nourished, it is necessary to maintain physical activity, ideally sport, in order to always challenge it, maintain it and therefore stimulate its immunity. Once the activities are finished, pay close attention to the duration and weekly dose of sleep in order to guarantee the recovery of the body (at least 7 to 8 hours per night).
It is also absolutely essential to have good, regular sleep (about 7 to 8 hours daily), because the amount of sleep and rest directly and immediately influences our immunity.
Stress also has a great impact on the immune system. In fact, a state of stress that is too intense will directly cause a drop in your immune defenses. (see article “ How to manage your stress well? ”).
Ingredients to strengthen your natural defenses
The different vitamins and molecules are essential for maintaining and stabilizing your immunity. In addition to vitamin D, vitamins A, C, and E are the most important to monitor in your home. Two trace elements are also to be taken into consideration: selenium and zinc. They are very important and are present in the basic daily diet. Vitamins and trace elements are valuable allies for preventing minor illnesses and drops in energy.
Selenium (present for example in Emmental cheese, ham or even button mushrooms, etc.) helps maintain the level of white blood cells (50 mg per day). Zinc (present for example in seafood, poultry, certain cheeses, etc.) helps protect cell membranes from infections thanks to microbial agents (10 to 15 mg per day).
Some essential oils are also very valuable nowadays in immunity according to their properties (mainly antiviral and immunostimulant). Among them, we can count the essential oils of ravintsara, the essential oils of tea tree, thyme leaf, savory, thujanol, eucalyptus radiata, which are excellent antivirals and immunostimulants.
Finally, probiotics have a lasting effect on your body, as well as on its preservation and strengthening. When taken regularly, they contribute to balancing and even enriching the intestinal flora, as well as to dispelling digestive disorders. Regardless of age, probiotics have a protective effect on natural defenses.
The essentials of good immunity
Eat a complete and regular diet all year round! Pay attention to your vitamin D levels! Drink a glass of fresh orange juice every morning! Start a magnesium cure at the beginning of each winter.
Take good care of your body! Maintain physical or even sporting activity all year round! Respect regularity and sleep time! In short, have a healthy lifestyle.
Ingest vitamin A, C, D and E, selenium and zinc! Try essential oils! Take the plunge and consume probiotics, these good bacteria are a great ally to strengthen the immune system!
Monitor the quality of your sleep! Favor relaxing activities such as meditation, yoga or sophrology for example. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed by stress ! Stay positive and active!
Did You Know?
The intestine is now considered an organ in its own right, and houses around 70% of the cells of the immune system. Protecting your intestine therefore directly means acting on your immunity. Taking probiotics is therefore essential for maintaining good immunity. This is why at délicure , we have enriched our immunity gummies with five strains of probiotics expertly selected to help strengthen your immune system.
