10 At-Home Self-Care Techniques to Boost Your Immunity (and Mood)

The human body has a wonderful mechanism to maintain good health. If the person takes appropriate actions, he/she is less likely to fall sick. Thus, it is significant to perceive that ‘health’ does not only mean not having an illness. It is much more.

The World Health Organisation defines “Health” as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.¹ This means that a person is considered ‘healthy’ when she/he is:

1. physically fit
2. mentally stable
3. able to function peacefully and effectively in society
4. able to perform daily functions at home and work.
5. able to live a socially and economically productive, satisfying life.

So, how can you maintain these things? Here are 10 amazing tips to help you strengthen your immunity and mood.

1. Eat More Whole Plant Foods

Considering what you ingest is essential in keeping your health on the right trail. Commonly, unhealthy eating habits can lead to a rollercoaster of emotions (mood swings). Blood sugar fluctuations and nutritional imbalances are often to blame. Without a steady fuel source from the foods we eat, our minds and bodies don’t function well.² So, consuming more whole plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes that are rich in nutrients and antioxidants may give you an upper hand against harmful pathogens.

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2. Sleep Enough Hours!

Sleep and immunity are closely connected. Having insufficient sleep is linked to a higher susceptibility to sickness. So if you want to be holistically healthy, get ample sleep as much as possible!

3. Engage in Moderate Exercise

Moderate exercise can give your immune system a boost. With regular, moderate exercise, inflammation may reduce and help your immune cells regenerate regularly.³ You can do walking, go swimming, bicycling, jogging and hiking.

4. Manage Your Stress/Anxiety Levels

Long-term stress elevates inflammation and imbalances immune cell function.⁴ Keep in mind that alleviating your stress and anxiety is one of the keys to healthy immunity. Try to find time to enjoy yourself or spend it with your family. Just do whatever makes you feel relaxed or happy. You can do some yoga too!

5. Stay Hydrated

Dehydration can cause headaches and hinder your physical performance, focus, mood, digestion, and heart and kidney function. These complications can increase the chances to get worse health conditions.⁵ To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to drink the recommended water intake. Your recommended intake is based on factors including your sex, age, activity level, and if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.⁶

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6. Stick to A Healthy Diet

Eating a healthy, balanced diet that has a good combination of protein, grains, dairy, fruits, and vegetables keeps your daily calorie intake down and ensures that you have all of the vitamins and minerals you need to function. Having healthier meals and snacks will help you feel more energetic throughout the day and will improve your health in the short and long term by giving your body all the elements it needs to function at its maximum potential.

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7. Get Some Fresh Air

Spending time outside is a great way to cure your cabin fever, making you feel less trapped and bored inside of your house, helping you soak up essential vitamin D, and improving your mood. Try to spend at least 15 minutes outside every day. You can get sunlight on your morning run, while you’re gardening, or even by sitting on your porch with a good book.

8. Stay Away From Gadgets!

It can be difficult to unwind with your phone constantly buzzing, and especially with all the news coverage, so set some time to put your phone on mute and simply relax. Reading a book, watching TV, or even painting without worrying about getting distracted by notifications or texts can be surprisingly refreshing.

9. Strengthen Your Connections

There are four C's you need to apply and remember to be able to take care of yourself well enough.

• connect with yourself
• connect with others
• connect to your community
• create joy and satisfaction

As you use these four C's, keep in mind to continue to push your comfort levels and do things you may not have done before.

10. Employ Positive Thinking

Fake it until you believe it. Your mental state does influence your physical health. Positive thinkers were less likely than “negative” people to have a heart attack, although they had risk factors and a family history of artery disease.⁷ Negative emotions can weaken the immune response, so keep smiling and think positively!

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REFERENCES:

¹https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/constitution

²https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/external/2018/03/relationship-food-mood/

³https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26477922/

⁴https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24798553/

⁵https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908954/

⁶https://www.nap.edu/read/10925/chapter/6#77

⁷https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-power-of-positive-thinking