Simple Measures Can Boost Your Immunity During Season-change 

Simple Measures Can Boost Your Immunity During Season-change   

  Amritsar, March 2024: Our immune systems can occasionally feel the burden of changing seasons and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. Variations in humidity, temperature, and exposure to other environmental factors, affect our body's resistance to common season-change ailments like flu, common cold, allergies, and frequent mood swings. But certain simple preventative measures can be taken to strengthen immunity and build resilience in our bodies. Understanding how weather variations can impact our body's defense processes is crucial before diving into measures to improve immunity.  

Dr Rajeev Mehra, Senior Consultant of Internal Medicine at Fortis Escorts Amritsar, says, “When the weather changes, we must make sure we are maintaining a balanced diet that’s crucial for avoiding illness. Sufficient nutrition can help keep common seasonal illnesses like flu, common cold, allergies, and even mood swings at bay. By including nutritious foods in your diet, you can adjust better to changing weather.” 

How to Increase Immunity in the Face of Changing Weather: 

 Prioritize Nutrition: A robust immune system requires a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and complete grains. Eat foods rich in zinc and vitamin C. 

• Stay Hydrated: Hydration is essential for both general health and immunological function. Eat foods high in water content, such as cucumbers, melons, and herbal teas, and drink lots of water. 
• Getting Sufficient Sleep: Immune health depends on getting enough sleep, which is achieved by following a regular sleep pattern of 7-9 hours per night to maximize the body's natural rhythms. 
• Manage Stress: Prolonged stress impairs immunity, making one more vulnerable to infections. Engage in deep breathing exercises like, yoga, meditation, or outdoor activities to relieve stress. 
• Regular Exercise: Moderate exercise improves circulation, immunity, and general health. Choose enjoyable activities for long-term sustainability when picking your daily 30 minutes of physical activity. 
• Practise Good Hygiene: Frequent handwashing and avoiding contact with the face, especially the mouth, nose, and eyes, are two excellent hygiene practices that can greatly lower the risk of illnesses and germs.