The immune system consists of cells, tissues, and organs that form a network working together to wade off infections (invaders). These invaders include bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungi. Many infections are linked to these bad bugs. The immune system helps fight off infections. We shall consider different ways to boost your immunity.
Though not visible to our eyes our immune system is always launching attacks on bacteria and viruses preventing them from entering the cells.
Immune response functions on its
own and usually does not need aid to maintain these roles. Some practices
are however known to enhance optimum performance. They are outlined below:
Hygiene is usually the first level of defense
to keep these bad bugs that cause infections afar off. Maintaining good
personal hygiene is very important if you must stop their menace. This not only
keeps you healthy but also protects the people around you. The following
hygiene practices will be helpful:
Hand washing
Regular hand-washing using soap and
water or with sanitizers, washing before cooking, before eating, and after
using the restroom. The world health organization calls this the five moments
of hand washing.
Good cough and sneezing etiquette
Your nose and mouth should be covered
with tissue paper whenever you cough or sneeze. This is particularly important
in diseases transmitted by aerosols like tuberculosis. This helps reduce
cross-infection.
Good Wound Etiquette
Avoid leaving wounds and cuts open.
Leaving it open can lead to the introduction of infections and further worsen
your immunity. Avoid touching healing wounds and squeezing pimples to prevent
the introduction of infections as well. And most importantly don’t forget
to seek medical attention. Avoid self-medication when it comes to wounds and
cuts as well as other health issues.
Adequate Immunisation or Vaccination
So many serious illnesses can be
prevented with vaccination. Forget the lies they’re trying to sell to
discourage vaccination. This is one step that can fortify your immune system
and help them fight off invaders. Of particular importance is the immunization
of children and pregnant women as they are considered the vulnerable age group.
Immunize children based on doctors’ national guidelines. Usually, there is a
national immunization schedule in every country that prescribes the normal
routine vaccination every child or individual is supposed to obtain. Adults
traveling to other countries or exposed to certain risks by virtue of
occupational exposure are required to take booster doses of some vaccines
to help foster immune function. Pregnant women are mandated to complete tetanus
toxoid immunization during pregnancy to help prevent tetanus in the baby and
the mother.
Ensure Food Safety
Food stored or prepared under
unhygienic processes can become a poison. Eating contaminated foods can cause
life-threatening medical problems. Ensure food safety from farm to fork. The
gastrointestinal tract which houses our digestive functions is the center of
immunity. A proper gut is likened to a proper and functional immune system.
Separate raw and cooked food, wash food properly before preparation, store food
at inadequate temperature, and wash hands before cooking and after using the
restroom. Buy meats from healthy abattoirs.
Don’t travel to places with Current epidemic
Observe safety measures before
traveling to certain places. Don’t evade medical screening as they are in place
for your own good. Caucasians who are visiting Africa for the first time should
be mindful of the black man’s disease called malaria. African dwellers have
already built immunity that can withstand this unlike first-time visitors from
non-endemic areas. These visitors when infected with malaria usually culminate
in fatal outcomes. Certain vaccines are required before international travel,
make sure you reach your doctor and attain all necessary fitness tests before
embarking on your journey.
Good Food choices
Including more vegetables and fruits in
your diet, is one sure way of boosting your immunity. Like I said earlier the
gut is the seat of immunity and what we eat directly or indirectly affects our
immunity, so in your choice of what to eat make more healthy choices Avoid
building on your bad cholesterol with junk foods and unhealthy diets. Avoid
food prepared under unsanitary conditions and contaminated with feces. What
enters your mouth as food is actually very important.
Finally, you have the secrets
that can boost your immunity and make you stay strong. Nothing fortifies the
immune system like healthy practices.
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