[img][/img]Immunity is your body’s ability to fight of infections, diseases or other unwanted biological invasions while at the same time avoiding allergies or other autoimmune diseases. To maintain a healthy immune system or boost your immune system most doctors recommend exercising, eating healthy as well as avoiding smoking and saturated fats. Some signs and symptoms of a weak immune system include fatigue, rashes, mild fevers, joint pains, hair loss, headaches and reoccurring infections. However to determine whether you have an immune disorder or weak immune system your doctor will perform a blood test. The test will check if you have a healthy amount of infection fighting proteins (immunoglobulin) in your blood as well as your levels of blood cells and immune system cells.



There are simple ways to maintain a healthy immune system and boost your immune system for both adults and children by



· Regular exercise



· Washing your hands regularly



· Avoid smoking and second hand smoke



· Get enough sleep



· Avoid over use of antibiotic (only use antibiotics when prescribed by a doctor)



· Eating a healthy and balanced diet







There certain foods in particular that help boost, maintain and regulate the healthy functions of your body’s immune systems. Foods that boost your immune system or help protect a weak immune system include:



1. Iron rich foods



Meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, legumes, nuts, seeds, dried fruits and cruciferous vegetables are rich in iron and vitamin B-6 which helps in the formation of new blood cells. Iron is also essential in the normal development of the immune system.




2. Probiotic rich foods




Yoghurt, curd, buttermilk and kimchi contain probiotics.


3. Vitamin C rich foods




Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and tangerines are a rich source of vitamin C. Vitamin C can also be found in bell peppers, pumpkin, guavas, berries, tomatoes, dark leafy greens, broccoli, papaya, snap peas and kiwis. Vitamin C helps boost your immunity system and lowers your chance of infections. Lemons are also great in fighting cancer.

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