As the new coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread around the world, cases of coronavirus infections and deaths continue to increase.
Adults of all ages have been infected, but you don’t have to be a victim.
There are many things you can do to boost your immune system and dramatically reduce your risk of getting sick or, even if you do get sick, you may be able to reduce the duration and severity of the illness by following these tips.
Manage stress.”The emotional state alone makes people more prone to contracting the virus,” explained Alejandro Moctezuma Paz, an epidemiologist at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Anxiety and stress create a vicious circle: the more you worry about the virus, the more your defenses go down because it increases the levels of cortisol in the body (the main stress hormone), decreases the production of white blood cells (the cells that defend against possible diseases), thus increasing the risk of contracting the disease.
That is why it is recommended to stay calm and do relaxing activities, such as listening to music, meditating, or petting your pet.
Exercise. Staying active not only helps people feel less anxiety and depression, it causes changes in antibodies and white blood cells (WBCs).
These antibodies or WBCs circulate more quickly, so they can detect diseases faster than they might have before, says the Mayo Clinic.
Make sure you get enough sleep. Numerous research studies have shown that those who sleep less than 6 hours a night are almost 3 times more susceptible to colds than those who sleep at least 8 hours a day.
Be alert if you or a loved one is prone to bronchitis or pneumonia. This could make you more prone to contracting the COVID-19 virus, says Dr. Mansoor Mohammed, a specialist in molecular genetics and immunology.
If you think you’re at risk and/or developing symptoms of the virus, health experts recommend a 10-14 self-quarantine.
“If one is feeling symptoms and they are concerned, if they would not normally go to the doctor they can stay home and take care of themselves at home; if they feel they are suffering more severe symptoms, are more serious or have other conditions or other questions to be in contact with their doctor,” said Jennifer Vines, M.D. “If they feel they are suffering more severe symptoms, are more serious or have other conditions or other questions to be in contact with their doctor,” said Jennifer Vines, Ph.
Wash your hands frequently. This is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent infections.
Regular soap and water are more than enough, as long as you rub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
Watch what you do with your hands. A person touches his or her face or mouth more than three times within an hour.
Surfaces also help spread viruses.
Some of the surfaces that harbor the most germs are: telephones, remote controls, keyboards, door handles, etc.
Stay away from sick people. Both coronavirus and influenza are spread from person to person through droplets from talking, coughing, and sneezing.
You can spread it to people within a 6-foot radius.
So, if someone sneezes near you, excuse yourself and move away.
Keep up to date with vaccinations. Especially the influenza vaccine.
The influenza virus is constantly changing, so it is recommended to get vaccinated every year.
Take supplements to increase defenses. Especially those nutritional supplements that have been shown to be effective in fighting respiratory tract infections and boosting the immune system, such as Vitamin D3, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Zinc, Selenium, probiotics, strong antioxidants such as CoQ10 Ubiquinol, Omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidant foods such as fresh garlic, ginger, green tea, and turmeric.
Remember that CDC posts all information and updates about COVID-19 on its website.
This is a primary source of information about COVID-19.
The address is: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html
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