S9OUL. Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 When you think of boosting your immune system, you probably think of the usual staples used to combat colds. Orange juice, echinacea, and chicken soup are usually at the top of the list. But experts in several fields are suggesting a new addition to your immune support arsenal: sex. And likely not for the reason you think. It turns out that the most common things tanking our immune systems today is stress. Busy days, short nights, and pressure from every direction makes it harder for our bodies to stay healthy (via the American Psychological Association). Our bodies are so busy fighting the stress that they just don't have the resources to combat illness. This is where sex comes in. It's a great stress buster. Dr. Nicole Prause, a leading sex researcher at UCLA, spoke on this when interviewed by Women's Health in 2015. "Sex can get you to sleep and get your brain off what it's ruminating about." So what happens when your brain stops focusing on worry and stress? In most people, at least, the result is sleep. And that's a good thing. Our bodies need sleep to rest and recharge, which is part of why stress tanks our immune system (according to the National Sleep Foundation). When we're stressed, we don't sleep. Read More: https://www.healthdigest.com/370071/the-surprising-way-sex-can-benefit-your-immune-system/?utm_campaign=clip
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