[LifeStyle] How to raise the defenses of your body

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* The defenses of the immune system are those that protect us against external aggressions.
* Our immune system can be weakened over time, by lifestyle or due to autoimmune diseases.
* We can raise the defenses of our body by following a healthy lifestyle.

When we talk about defenses we refer to the immune system, which is responsible for maintaining internal balance against external aggressions in our body. To achieve this, it recognizes these threats and reacts by fighting them to expel them from our body.

The strength of the immune system can vary greatly from person to person. Even if you have a good basic immune system, it can weaken over time or depending on our habits and lifestyle. In addition, it should not be forgotten that autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, psoriasis or multiple sclerosis, among others, are becoming more and more frequent.

We tell you how you can improve your immune system with the following habits.

Eat a balanced diet
A good diet is essential to have a healthy life and avoid all kinds of diseases. From the World Health Organization, they clarify that "having a healthy diet throughout life helps prevent malnutrition in all its forms, as well as different non-communicable diseases and disorders."

On the organization's website they offer specific guidelines and tips for acquiring good eating habits.

Exercise
Leading an active life is another pattern that is always repeated, since it is essential to guarantee the good system of our organism, also of the immune system. WHO recommends a minimum of three exercise sessions of 30 minutes each.

Reduce stress
Stress is one of the main enemies of good health. If we usually suffer from stress, nerves or anxiety, our body will not be able to relax or rest, so fatigue will increase and its general functioning, as well as that of its defenses, will worsen.

To avoid stress, it is recommended to practice meditation or other relaxation techniques and exercise regularly.

Get enough sleep
Another essential basic to enjoy freshness and raise our defenses is the fact of getting enough sleep. Being rested will make the body recover from the energy expenditure of the previous day and can cope with the same force the next day. To guarantee this rest, it is recommended to sleep a minimum of between 7 and 8 hours a day.

Take supplements
If we follow a balanced diet, it will be difficult for us to lack essential nutrients. However, to improve the immune system you can also take vitamin supplements of components A, B, C, D and E and minerals such as iron, zinc and selenium.

Likewise, good intestinal health will also guarantee a better general condition and will make us stronger against aggressions. We can improve this by including prebiotics and probiotics in our diet.