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Immunity - Important Factors To Improve It Significantly!

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Dr. Pratik SavajGeneral Physician • 13 Years Exp.MBBS, DNB - Medicine, Fellowship In Infectious Disease, FNB - Infectious Diseases
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Yoga has been touted amongst the best and most effective, time tested and natural ways to eliminate various diseases and problems related to body as well as mind. It is an antiquated craftsmanship that strengthens the body as well as relaxes the brain with the right dose of mindfulness as well. Yoga tends to stimulate the nervous system and the endocrine, digestive and circulatory systems and improve the functioning of the same.

The postures mentioned below affect at least one of these systems, thereby clearing the path for a strong immune system. These postures are as follows:

  1. Shishuasana (child posture): Shishuasana is a phenomenal stance that de-congests the abdomen and constructs a superior and stronger immune system.
  2. Setu Bandhasana (bridge posture): Setu Bandhasana opens the heart and enhances the blood flow. It increases the energy in the body to build a strong resistance against pathogens.
  3. Halasana (plow posture): Halasana is a pose that requires a backward bend. It discharges white cells in the body and strengthens the immune system.
  4. Bhujangasana (cobra posture): Bhujangasana is a mid-section opening posture which discharges white cells that enhance the body’s resistance.
  5. Dhanurasana (bow posture): Dhanurasana is yet other posture that enhances the flow of white cells by putting weight on the working of the digestive system.
  6. Matsyasana (fish posture): Matsyasana stretches the abdomen and chest and strengthens the thymus. This enhances the body's invulnerability level.
  7. Vinyasa Adho Mukha Svanasana (flowing downward facing dog pose): Begin with the plank pose, palms lying on the floor just underneath your shoulder and extend the legs backwards. The whole body should form a straight line like a board. Taking a full breath, lift your hips off the floor. Hold yourself on the hands and heels. Your head needs to point towards the ground. Take full breaths, two or three times, as you hold the position. Breathe out a deep breath, relax and return to the plank posture. Gradually bring down your body. Slide your hands backwards, allowing your palms to rest alongside the chest. Toes need to be in contact with the mat or the floor.

Yoga is a holistic routine that strengthens the body physically and also mentally. Subsequently, the body’s immune system additionally enhances in such a condition. A sound life can be effortlessly accomplished if we figure out how to embrace a healthier way of life, healthy food decisions, and standard routines of yoga and meditationAyurveda, yoga and meditation are the perfect variables to carry on with a sound life.

Yoga is not an alternative option to medicines. It is a careful step to keep infections under control. Along these lines, one need not sit tight waiting for the seasonal flu to affect the body because it can be cured effortlessly with yoga.

Apart from Yoga, there are some other measures also that you can take to enhance your immunity. Have a look:

Foods: Including healthy food items can greatly help you in enhancing your immunity. You should consume citrus fruits, apple, spelt, eggs, spinach and almond in your daily diet as they are amazing immunity enhancers.

Exercises: Apart from making your bones & heart healthy, daily exercises help you in increasing your immunity. Doctors have found that regular physical activities help in boosting the cells that are there in the body to attack the bacteria and other disease-causing microbes when they enter the body. In people who do not exercise at all, these cells turn out to work rather more slowly compared to those who lead an active daily life with a few hours or minutes of physical activities in it. And as a result of exercising, the immune system becomes well-equipped to prevent attacks of germs which could make you sick.

Meditation: A number of researches have found out that meditation increases electrical activity in the left portion of your brain, which acts as the command centre for your immune system. Hence, meditation can be of great benefit in enhancing your immune system.

Laughing: A good amount of laugh every day helps you in keeping away many diseases by improving your immunity.

Spending time with family: Family time always acts as a stress buster for each one of us. It helps us in getting off the workload and responsibilities enabling our brain to work freely and subsequently enhancing our immunity.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
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