{"id":1360,"date":"2020-03-20T12:47:34","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T12:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1360"},"modified":"2022-08-08T07:14:25","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T07:14:25","slug":"how-to-boost-immune-system-to-avoid-coronavirus-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/how-to-boost-immune-system-to-avoid-coronavirus-covid-19","title":{"rendered":"How to boost immune system to avoid disease like coronavirus (COVID-19)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Everyone has this query in their mind during this <strong>CORONA Outbreak<\/strong> that how we can avoid this COVID-19 and how can we boost our immune system? We don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know yet, how to fully prevent or manage the damage caused by COVID-19, the disease caused by a coronavirus that is new to us all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different-different claims about the immunity boosting with just vitamin C or Vitamin D for something else. But it all depends on your diet and food. Are you getting all required nutrition through your daily diet? But how do we know which of these recommendations, if any, really work?<br>Our immunity system depends on various components. Helping one section might impair another, or boosting a certain section may have nothing to do with fighting viruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, here are some of our top tips to decrease your risk of catching the virus or having complications from COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/how-to-boost-immune-system-to-avoid-coronavirus-covid-19\/#The_basics_Tips\" title=\"The basics Tips\">The basics Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/how-to-boost-immune-system-to-avoid-coronavirus-covid-19\/#Supplements_that_may_help\" title=\"Supplements that may help:\">Supplements that may help:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/how-to-boost-immune-system-to-avoid-coronavirus-covid-19\/#Required_Nutrition\" title=\"Required Nutrition\">Required Nutrition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_basics_Tips\"><\/span>The basics Tips <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Proper Hand-Washing<\/li><li> Avoid Social Gathering<\/li><li> Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t smoke<\/li><li> Get adequate sleep<\/li><li> The right amount of exercise<\/li><li> Stress management<\/li><li> If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supplements_that_may_help\"><\/span><strong>Supplements that may help:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vitamin C:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin C is\nknown as ascorbic acid is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods, has\nbeen used to help prevent the common cold. It acts as an antioxidant, to\nprotect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin C absorbs helps\nthe immune system work properly to protect the body from disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not clear whether taking a Vitamin C is beneficial for COVID-19, there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no harm in taking up to 2,000 mg per day (limit set by the National Academy of Medicine).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/symptoms-that-can-indicate-you-may-have-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Symptoms That Can Indicate, You May Have COVID-19 (opens in a new tab)\">Symptoms That Can Indicate, You May Have COVID-19<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vitamin D: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Vitamin D levels are low in your body, you may have a better chance of staying well if you supplement with 2,000 IU per day (with medical supervision). So it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s right to take a Vitamin D supplement, especially if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re at increased risk for COVID-19. It is obvious the human body can get Vitamin D from sunlight, so try to get some sun whenever you can. How much sun depends on the time of year and your location? A good starting point is 15 minutes of exposure to a large body part (such as the torso or back).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zinc<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zinc is an\nimportant mineral involved in the white blood cell responsible for an infection\nthat is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a\ndietary supplement. Very small amounts of zinc are necessary for human health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking\nsupplementary zinc may be a good strategy for older people and others at\nincreased risk. If you decide to take zinc, make sure to stay below the upper\nlimit of 40 mg per day and avoid administering nasally, due to the risk of\nolfactory complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Turmeric<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turmeric is\na spice commonly used in Indian and Asian cuisine, including curries. It helps\nyour body fight foreign invaders and also has a role in repairing damage and\nenhances immune function. Scientists now believe that chronic, low-level\ninflammation plays a major role in almost every chronic, Western disease. This\nincludes heart disease, cancer, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer&#8217;s and various\ndegenerative conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Echinacea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Echinacea is\nan herb that is native to areas east of the Rocky Mountains in the United\nStates. Echinacea is most commonly used for the common cold and other\ninfections. Commercially available echinacea products come in many forms\nincluding tablets, juice, and tea. It appears to be safe to take on a\nshort-term basis. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re at high risk, you may consider taking it for the\nnext several weeks. Echinacea seems to activate chemicals in the body that\ndecrease inflammation, which might reduce cold and flu symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Required_Nutrition\"><\/span>Required Nutrition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fruits, veggies and seeds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fruits,\nvegetables, and seeds are common recommendation to boost your immunity. There\nare various fruits and veggies such as Sunflower seeds, Kiwi, Papaya, Green\ntea, Turmeric, Almonds, Yogurt, Spinach, and Ginger etc. contain nutrition.\nEating right is a great start, and there are other things you can do to protect\nyou and your family from the flu, cold, and other illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Variety is\nthe key to proper nutrition. Eating just one of these foods won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be enough to\nhelp fight off the flu, even if you eat it constantly. Pay attention to serving\nsizes and recommended daily intake so that you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get too much of a single\nvitamin and too little of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Refined Carbs and Sugars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar may\nimpair white blood cell function, but no credible evidence shows eating it\nmakes you get more infections. Refined carbohydrates and simple sugars are two\nof the biggest offenders for blood sugar spikes and therefore should probably\nbe avoided. However, other evidence suggests acute rises in blood sugar may\nincrease risk of infections and complications. Therefore, it would make sense\nthat we want to limit these blood sugar elevations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We suggest\nmeasuring your blood sugar either with a regular glucometer or, even better,\nwith a continuous glucometer (CGM) if you have access to one. If the foods you\neat cause your blood sugar to rise above 140mg\/dl (7.8mmol\/L), consider eating\nsomething different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chicken soup\/bone broth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a\nkind of myth that chicken soup can treat cold and flu. But, it may not be 100%\na myth. One research showed chicken soup \u00e2\u20ac\u0153inhibited neutrophil migration,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d could\nimprove our ability to recover from infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However,\nthis is one of those instances where laboratory findings may not translate to\nclinical improvements such as fewer or less serious infections. But it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hard\nto argue with a tasty home-made soup with chicken, a few low-carb veggies, and\nplenty of real salt. Immune booster or not, it sounds like a great meal for a\nwintery day in self-isolation. We chalk that one up to good self-care<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone has this query in their mind during this CORONA Outbreak that how we can avoid this COVID-19 and how can we boost our immune system? We don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know yet, how to fully prevent or manage the damage caused by COVID-19, the disease caused by a coronavirus that is new to us all. 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