2023-12-27 01:45:13
health column
Ji-eun Kim, CEO
Anjung Dr. K Medicare Clinic
Kim Ji-eun, CEO, Dr. K Medicare Clinic
Immunity originally meant ‘avoiding infectious diseases’ and refers to the state or function of blocking pathogens that enter the body and killing microorganisms to prevent the disease from contracting again. For example, vaccination is one of the ways to increase immunity by teaching the body in advance how to fight against specific pathogens. So, saying ‘immunity is high or low’ is not completely medically accurate. This is because our body’s reaction varies depending on the type of bacteria that has infiltrated. But in real life, immunity is real. This is because we come into contact with numerous germs in our daily lives, and depending on how well the body resists and overcomes the germs, there are those who get sick and those who do not, and the severity of the pain can also vary. There are three main things we can do to increase our immunity and the ability to overcome pathogens.
Consume raw vegetables
More essential nutrients than cooked vegetables
steady exercise
Promotes blood circulation and strengthens the immune system
enough sleep
An average of 7 hours or more is recommended to strengthen immunity.
First, it is good to eat a lot of vegetables in your diet. Cooked vegetables like greens are good, and it is especially important to include more raw vegetables. Raw vegetables contain probiotics that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines without destroying essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. These nutrients help improve gut health and strengthen gut immunity.
Second is consistent exercise. Regular exercise stimulates blood circulation, allowing immune cells to distribute effectively throughout the body. Exercising increases your body temperature, temporarily strengthening your immune system’s defense mechanisms and helping you mount a rapid immune response to infection to eliminate pathogens faster. According to an overseas study, regular exercise can provide several health benefits, including pain reduction and stress relief.
Third is getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep does not just cloud your judgment the next day and increase fatigue; it can also lower your immunity in the long term. In fact, when exposed to the same conditions and pathogens, people who got enough sleep were healthier. In particular, it is said that people who sleep less than 5 hours are more than twice as likely to get sick as people who sleep more than 7 hours on average, so it can be said that immunity and sleep have a very important relationship.
There is no special way to increase immunity. It’s not something that can be uploaded in an instant. Things can get better if you consistently make efforts to eat well, exercise well, and sleep well. If you had bad habits in your existing lifestyle, I hope you can improve your immunity and spend the cold winter healthy by changing your lifestyle habits.
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